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How to get fromChicago Loop to Mackinac Islandby plane, bus, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 1484 bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 31m
    $72–333

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 59m
    $121–251

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 36m
    $96–483

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 53m
    $113–232

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 9m
    $98–183

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago Loop to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Mackinac Island via East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw in around 11h 59m.

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