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

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island is to train and bus and ferry which costs $140 - $320 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island is to train and fly and ferry which takes 9h 23m and costs $110 - $450.

How far is it from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Mackinac Island is 575 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 33m and costs $110 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 15h 33m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Wisconsin Dells and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Wisconsin Dells. It is currently 5:59 PM in Wisconsin Dells and 6:59 PM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
15h 33m
$119–255
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 23m
$111–445
Train, bus, ferry via Lansing
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells 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 Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
16h 46m
$151–332
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Pellston, ferry
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Pellston (PLN)plane MSN - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 37m
$126–563
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
16h 37m
$129–267
Train, bus, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells 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 to Mackinaw Citybus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
17h 40m
$141–312
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MSN - CIU
3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 54m
$138–595

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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Distance: 571.9 mi
Duration: 15h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Wisconsin Dells to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw in around 16h 46m.

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