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

The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Mackinac Island is to train and bus and ferry which costs $110 - $280 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Mackinac Island is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $440.

How far is it from Algonquin to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Algonquin and Mackinac Island is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Algonquin to Mackinac Island without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 14h 32m and costs $210 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Algonquin to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Algonquin and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Algonquin. It is currently 7:59 AM in Algonquin and 8:59 AM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 93+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Algonquin to Mackinac Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Algonquin to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
4h 26m
$146–438
Bus, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
3. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
6h 6m
$111–393
Taxi, bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Chicago Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 32m
$217–320
Taxi, train, bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Chicago Union Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 35m
$220–350
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
15h
$113–280

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Algonquin to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 354.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Algonquin to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Kalamazoo Bus Stop, take the bus to St. Ignace, MI, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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