There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3h 28m$102–365Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
12h 20m$68–129Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus 1488
11h 15m$108–212Drive 396.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw Citycar 396.6 mi
6h 59m$73–105Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
5h 24m$132–495Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus 1488
11h 20m$120–188Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
12h 9m$98–191
Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mackinaw via East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Mackinaw City is 329 miles. The road distance is 398.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 20m.
Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 6:41 PM in Chicago Loop and 7:41 PM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Chicago Loop to Mackinaw City.
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