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How to get fromChicago to Manitoulin Islandby train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Manitoulin Island by train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    3. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    18h 53m
    $256–470

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 13m
    $145–589

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 34m

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    3. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    18h 58m
    $275–428

  5. Bus, drive via Southfield

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    3. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    22h 20m
    $232–398

  6. Drive  1,111.3 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Manitoulin Islandcar car 1,111.3 km
    13h 18m
    $223–321

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 20m
    $179–607

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane ORD - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 53m
    $194–627

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MDW - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 58m
    $219–797

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,329.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the train to Flint Amtrak Station, walk to Flint Amtrak, take the bus to Rogers City, MI, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory, Ontario and South Baymouth, Ontario in around 14h 34m.

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