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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Topeka is to ferry and bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 29h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Topeka is to ferry and fly and drive which takes 10h 39m and costs $110 - $490.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Topeka?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Topeka is 787 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Topeka without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 22h 52m and costs $210 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Mackinac Island to Topeka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Topeka?

Topeka is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 9:39 AM in Mackinac Island and 8:39 AM in Topeka.

Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.

Mackinac Island to Topeka - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Topeka by ferry, plane, bus, train, 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.

Ferry to Pellston, fly to Kansas City, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PLN - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
11h 37m
$174–680
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane PLN - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
10h 39m
$115–482
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to East Lansing, MIbus
3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
22h 52m
$218–493
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
29h
$176–338
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CIU - MCI
4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
13h 14m
$181–753
Ferry, bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Alpenabus
3. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane APN - MCI
4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
12h 57m
$210–764
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane CIU - MHK
4. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
13h 32m
$127–515
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TVC - MCI
4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
15h 51m
$173–696
Ferry, bus, train via Grand Rapids
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
24h 24m
$208–473

Pellston (PLN) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Topeka.

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Distance: 782.1 mi
Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Topeka. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1488 bus to Pellston, MI, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Kansas City (MCI), walk to Kci Airport New Terminal, take the line 229 bus to East Village - Bay C, walk to On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside, take the line 11 bus to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, walk to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, then take the bus to Quincy Street Station - Topeka. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Topeka Station via Mackinaw, Mackinaw, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 52m.

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