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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LHR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 3m
    $400–1,354

  2. Train, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane LHR - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 54m
    $413–1,371

  3. Train, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LHR - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 32m
    $418–1,375

  4. Train, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane LHR - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 51m
    $425–1,388

  5. Train, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LHR - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 27m
    $409–1,370

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,740.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chatham to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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