There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ishpeming by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus It 58
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Ishpemingbus It 52
8h 5m$54–102Drive 277.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Ishpemingcar 277.6 mi
5h 19m$51–74Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane MKE - MQT
5h 28m$137–537Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane ORD - MQT
4h 51m$143–396
Milwaukee to Ishpeming by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Ishpeming is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Ishpeming is to bus and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Ishpeming. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Ishpeming via Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Ishpeming is 314 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Ishpeming without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Milwaukee to Ishpeming, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Ishpeming bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Ishpeming is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 5h 28m.
Milwaukee to Ishpeming bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Ishpeming is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:46 PM in Milwaukee and 1:46 PM in Ishpeming.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Ishpeming, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Ishpeming via Escanaba in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sawyer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Ishpeming
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Ishpeming is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Milwaukee to Ishpeming.
There are 21+ hotels available in Ishpeming.