There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Mackinac County by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MDW - CIU
- Take the taxi from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Mackinac Countytaxi
6h 25m$228–625Drive 427.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Mackinac Countycar 427.4 mi
7h 48m$78–113Train, bus, taxi via Lansing
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus
- Take the taxi from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Countytaxi
12h 6m$197–349Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
- Take the taxi from Pellston (PLN) to Mackinac Countytaxi
9h 27m$232–635Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Mackinac Countycar
7h 27m$122–245Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Strong's Cornerbus
- Take the taxi from Strong's Corner to Mackinac Countytaxi
12h 14m$166–284Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Strong's Cornerbus
- Take the taxi from Strong's Corner to Mackinac Countytaxi
12h 25m$156–247Train, bus, taxi via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the taxi from St. Ignace to Mackinac Countytaxi
13h 7m$179–308Bus, taxi via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the taxi from St. Ignace to Mackinac Countytaxi
13h 7m$176–249
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mackinac County is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mackinac County is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs $220 - $650.
The distance between Chicago and Mackinac County is 407 miles. The road distance is 429.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Mackinac County without a car is to train and bus and taxi via Lansing which takes 12h 6m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Chicago to Mackinac County, including transfers.
Mackinac County is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:27 AM in Chicago and 11:27 AM in Mackinac County.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Mackinac County is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Chicago to Mackinac County.
There are 56+ hotels available in Mackinac County.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Strong's Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Strong's Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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