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How to get fromChampaign to Mackinaw Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMI - PLN
    4h 33m
    $128–422

  2. Drive 496.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Mackinaw Citycar car 496.3 mi
    8h 37m
    $91–131

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana 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
    14h 51m
    $147–300

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    14h 59m
    $160–245

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DEC - PLN
    7h 3m
    $132–440

  6. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana 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
    15h 45m
    $137–280

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    17h 11m
    $94–170

Champaign to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Mackinaw via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 14h 59m.

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