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How to Travel from

Chicago to Mackinac Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$356.68
Plane from Midway International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$356.68

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$547.76
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$547.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$121.02
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$114.65

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from East Lansing, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$152.86
Bus from Kinross, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$20.38
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$152.86
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08

Other operators

Mackinac Island Ferry Company

Phone:
+1 (800) 638-9892
Website:
arnoldtransitcompany.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.16–$38.88
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.16–$38.88

Sheplers Ferry

Phone:
+1 231-436-5023
Website:
sheplersferry.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.88
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island is to train and bus and ferry which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 25m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Chicago to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Chicago and Mackinac Island is 539 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Lansing which takes 12h 30m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chicago to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 13:11 in Chicago and 14:11 in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Mackinac Island. Prices start at $63.40 per night.
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