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How to Travel from

Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$420.37
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Plane from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$280.25
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$280.25
Plane from Range Regional Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$280.25
Plane from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$547.76
Plane from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24
Plane from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$178.34
Train from Chicago Union Station to East
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$121.02

Bus operators

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids to Duluth
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$76.43
Bus from Duluth to St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$89.17
Bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbing
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$45.86

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
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 East Lansing, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$152.86
Bus from Duluth, MN to Ironwood,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$61.15
Bus from Ironwood, MI to Escanaba,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$101.91
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$127.39

Other operators

Mackinac Island Ferry Company

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

Sheplers Ferry

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 14m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Mackinac Island is 436 km.

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

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 20m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

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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