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How to get fromBrainerd to Mackinac Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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

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

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BRD - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 23m
    $120–465

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 5m
    $158–249

  3. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane BRD - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 11m
    $159–507

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Mackinac Island via Duluth, Ironwood, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 17h 5m.

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