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How to get fromAvon to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IND - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h
    $136–521

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 20m
    $124–224

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 1m
    $228–430

  4. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane IND - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $149–552

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane IND - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $161–545

  6. Bus, ferry via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h
    $137–234

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 39m
    $197–384

Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Avon to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis-Airport-IND airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avon to Mackinac Island via US Highway 36 & Raceway Rd Meijer, Ctc-C, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 17h 20m.

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