Madeline is the largest of the 22 Apostle Islands located in Lake Superior. It is internationally known for its picturesque beauty, expansive sandy beaches and serene atmosphere.

Madeline Island School of the Arts is located at:

978 Middle Road, La Pointe, WI 54850 

Flying

For commercial flights we recommend Duluth International Airport (DLH), which is the closest Regional Airport (approximately 90 miles from Bayfield, WI). It is serviced by Delta and United Airlines as well as all major car rental agencies. Delta offers five daily flights from Minneapolis to Duluth. United has five daily flights from Chicago to Duluth. The frequency of these connections makes it easy to schedule your travel.

Plan to arrive to Duluth Airport the day before your workshop starts no later than 3:00 pm in order to get to MISA in time to check in and attend our Welcome Reception.

For departure, you may fly home on the last day of your workshop or the next day. If you chose to fly out the next day, you may either stay an extra night at MISA ($175) and fly out no earlier than 11 am, or take the shuttle to Duluth Friday afternoon and stay at a hotel near the airport.

 MISA/Duluth Airport Shuttle

We offer roundtrip shuttle service from Duluth International Airport to your room on campus.  The cost for the shuttle is $340 roundtrip and includes your ferry charges.  If you are planning to use the shuttle service, please call the Registrar at 715-747-2054, or send an email to [email protected] We tailor our shuttle schedule around our students needs. 

Shuttle arrangements must be made with our office no later than three weeks in advance of your course date.  Feel free to call us directly at 715-747-2054 and we will be happy to help you coordinate your flight and travel arrangements.

Madeline Island

Ferry Line

When planning your travel arrangements it is important to note that the ferry to Madeline Island runs on a set schedule every half hour in the summer. 

The first trip leaves at 6:30 am from Bayfield (our port town) and the last boat departs from the Island at 10:30 pm.  Reservations are not required. 

For a complete schedule and rates please visit the https://madferry.com/ferry-schedule website.  MISA is located 1.5 miles from the ferry dock.