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How to get fromArlington Heights to Mackinaw Cityby train, plane, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Mackinaw City by train, plane, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3h 43m
    $106–380

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    14h 21m
    $75–139

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488
    13h 10m
    $113–224

  4. Drive 419.9 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Mackinaw Citycar car 419.9 mi
    7h 31m
    $77–111

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488
    13h 15m
    $123–194

  6. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    14h 4m
    $103–204

Arlington Heights to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Mackinaw via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 13h 15m.

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