There are 4 ways to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MQT - MKE
4h 53m$171–733Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MI1490
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WI1490
8h 10m$50–103Drive 278.7 mi
- Drive from Ishpeming to Milwaukee278.7 mi
5h 16m$51–74Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MQT - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 34m$127–375
Ishpeming to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ishpeming to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Ishpeming, MI and arriving at Milwaukee, WI via Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Ishpeming and Milwaukee is 267 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Ishpeming to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ishpeming, MI station.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.
Ishpeming to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Ishpeming. It is currently 4:49 AM in Ishpeming and 3:49 AM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Ishpeming, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ishpeming, MI to Milwaukee, WI via Escanaba, MI in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ishpeming to Milwaukee is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Ishpeming to Milwaukee.
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