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

The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $170 - $310 and takes 28h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Topeka to Mackinac Island is to drive and fly and ferry which takes 9h 6m and costs $160 - $550.

How far is it from Topeka to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Topeka and Mackinac Island is 782 miles.

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

The best way to get from Topeka to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Lansing which takes 23h 47m and costs $180 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Topeka to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Topeka and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 2:18 PM in Topeka and 3:18 PM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Topeka to Mackinac Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Topeka to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus to Kansas City, fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN)plane MCI - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 49m
$206–664
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MHK - CIU
3. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 51m
$125–492
Train, bus, ferry via Lansing
1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
23h 47m
$181–414
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
28h 10m
$173–301
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry
1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Pellston (PLN)plane MHK - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 6m
$160–527
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MCI - CIU
3. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
11h 19m
$171–629
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane MCI - APN
3. Take the bus from Alpena, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 7m
$198–710
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
25h 1m
$186–359

Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Topeka to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 777.1 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Topeka to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, walk to On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, take the line 11 bus to On 12Th Between Broadway And Central Eastbound, walk to On 11Th At Central Westbound, take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, St. Ignace, MI, and St Ignace in around 23h 47m.

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