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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin is to ferry and bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $390.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Wisconsin is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 6:05 AM in Mackinac Island and 5:05 AM in Wisconsin.

Where can I stay near Wisconsin?

There are 278+ hotels available in Wisconsin.

Mackinac Island to Wisconsin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

There are 3 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinawferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
6h 44m
$121–382
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Kinross, MIbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CIU - ORD
4. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
8h 38m
$86–335
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WIbus
12h 20m
$92–171

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 380 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Kenosha. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Milwaukee, WI via St Ignace, St. Ignace, MI, and Escanaba, MI in around 12h 20m.

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