What is the cheapest way to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 59m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Burr Ridge and Mackinac Island is 488 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 48m and costs $120 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Burr Ridge and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Burr Ridge. It is currently 2:34 PM in Burr Ridge and 3:34 PM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
13h 48m
$125–251
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 33m
$85–361
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 41m
$91–395
Bus, ferry via Lansing
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
13h 53m
$135–221
Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 42m
$115–231
Train, bus, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 53m
$163–304
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 59m
$98–176
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
7h 59m
$111–505
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 35m
$104–426

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

14Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 485.4 mi
Duration: 13h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Burr Ridge to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 850 bus to Monroe St & Wabash Ave, walk to Adams & Wabash, take the line 151 bus to Union Station Transit Center, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to East Lansing Amtrak Station, walk to East Lansing, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 850 bus to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd, walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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