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How to get fromChicago to Mackinac Countyby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Mackinac County by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Petoskey, MIbus bus
    3. Drive from Petoskey, MI to Mackinac Countycar car
    12h 2m
    $99–217

  2. Drive  427.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Mackinac Countycar car 427.4 mi
    7h 48m
    $78–113

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDW - PLN
    2. Take the taxi from Pellston (PLN) to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    9h 25m
    $232–635

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Strong's Corner, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Strong's Corner, MI to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    12h 14m
    $164–274

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Strong's Corner, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Strong's Corner, MI to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    12h 25m
    $156–247

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from St. Ignace to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $174–288

  7. Bus, taxi via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from St. Ignace to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $174–248

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    2. Take the taxi from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $202–505

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the taxi from Pellston (PLN) to Mackinac Countytaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $212–515

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mackinac County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mackinac County. However, you can take the train to East Lansing Amtrak Station, walk to East Lansing, MI, take the line 1488 bus to Lansing, MI, take the bus to Petoskey, MI, then drive to Mackinac County. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Mackinac County in around 7h 48m.

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