How to Get to Ely, MN

Ely, MN is 115 miles from Duluth, Minnesota, which is serviced by the Duluth International Airport. The airport offers several nonstop flights, many of them with multiple daily trips, from:

  • Chicago (United)
  • Detroit (Delta)
  • Minneapolis (Delta)
  • Las Vegas (Allegiant)
  • Orlando (Allegiant)

Many area outfitters offer shuttle service from the airport. Simply arrange by calling your outfitter in advance.

We also have a company listed with us that provide transportation:

For more information on scheduling your flight and ground transportation, call your travel agent or visit www.duluthairport.com.

The roads leading to the Ely area are well maintained and easy to travel during all seasons of the year.

Use the map below to get directions to Ely from many major midwestern destinations.

Anchorage: 3,195

Atlanta: 1,376

Boston: 1,515

Chicago: 578

Cincinnati: 900

Cleveland: 972

Columbus, OH: 951

Dallas: 1,204

Denver: 1,175

Des Moines: 500

Detroit: 864

Duluth: 112

Eau Claire: 275

Fargo: 295

Grand Forks, ND: 298

Indianapolis: 790

International Falls: 102

Kansas City: 740

Lincoln, NE: 683

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Madison: 466

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Milwaukee: 547

Minneapolis/St. Paul: 255

New Orleans: 1,601

New York City: 1450

Omaha: 640

St. Louis: 794

San Francisco: 2,234

Seattle: 1,850

Sioux Falls: 393

Thunder Bay: 211

Tulsa: 1,010

Winnipeg: 383