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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DFW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 46m
    $178–563

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DFW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $140–527

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    33h 46m
    $318–413

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    35h 31m
    $721–1,132

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    36h 30m
    $718–1,100

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,137.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Dfw Airport Station, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cbd East Tc to Mackinac Island via Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Dallas, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 33h 46m.

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