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How to get fromCarol Stream to Mackinac Islandby plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Carol Stream to Mackinac Island by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 1m
    $147–439

  2. Taxi, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Carol Stream to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi
    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
    13h 14m
    $218–337

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 26m
    $160–477

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 51m
    $151–296

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 19m
    $171–316

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carol Stream to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carol Stream to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Chicago-O-Hare-Airport-ORD airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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