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

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs $150 - $440.

How far is it from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Wisconsin and Mackinac Island is 402 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 35m and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Wisconsin and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Wisconsin. It is currently 12:11 PM in Wisconsin and 1:11 PM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

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

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

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

Bus, fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
5h 19m
$153–438
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
12h 35m
$96–172
Bus, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
3. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
6h 58m
$118–393

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 400.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Wisconsin to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee, WI to Mackinac Island via Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, MI, and St Ignace in around 12h 35m.

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