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How to get fromChicago to Mackinac Countyby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Mackinac County by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MDW - CIU
    2. Take the taxi from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $228–625

  2. Drive  427.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Mackinac Countycar car 427.4 mi
    7h 48m
    $78–113

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    12h 6m
    $197–349

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDW - PLN
    2. Take the taxi from Pellston (PLN) to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $232–635

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Mackinac Countycar car
    7h 27m
    $122–245

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Strong's Cornerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Strong's Corner to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    12h 14m
    $166–284

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Strong's Cornerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Strong's Corner to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    12h 25m
    $156–247

  8. Train, bus, taxi 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 St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from St. Ignace to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $179–308

  9. Bus, taxi via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from St. Ignace to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $176–249

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mackinac County. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), then take the taxi to Mackinac County. Alternatively, you can take the train to East Lansing Amtrak Station, walk to East Lansing, take the bus to Mackinaw City, then take the taxi to Mackinac County.

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