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How to get fromChicago Loop to Mackinaw Cityby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488 / ...
    11h 15m
    $91–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    12h 20m
    $68–121

  3. Drive  396.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw Citycar car 396.6 mi
    6h 59m
    $73–105

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDW - PLN
    8h 40m
    $128–505

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488 / ...
    11h 20m
    $93–150

  6. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus It 80
    12h 9m
    $84–178

  7. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    6h 44m
    $108–385

Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Mackinaw via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing, MI in around 11h 20m.

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