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How to get fromMilwaukee to Isle Royaleby plane, unknown, train, bus, shuttle, car or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Isle Royale by plane, unknown, train, bus, shuttle, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)planeMKE - CMX
    2. Walk from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Isle Royaleunknown
    8h 15m

  2. Train, bus, shuttle, drive, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Knife River Trailhead to Grand Maraisshuttle
    4. Drive from Grand Marais to Grand Portagecar
    5. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry
    6. Walk from Windigo to Isle Royaleunknown
    16h 56m

  3. Bus, shuttle, drive, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle
    4. Drive from Grand Marais to Grand Portagecar
    5. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry
    6. Walk from Windigo to Isle Royaleunknown
    17h 2m

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)planeORD - CMX
    3. Walk from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Isle Royaleunknown
    6h 27m

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)planeORD - MQT
    3. Walk from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Isle Royaleunknown
    8h 31m

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Isle Royale, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Isle Royale. However, you can take the bus to Airport Baggage Claim, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX), then travel to Isle Royale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Isle Royale via St. Paul-Minneapolis, St. Paul, U of M Duluth, Knife River Trailhead, Grand Marais, Grand Portage, and Windigo in around 16h 56m.

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