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How to get fromDes Moines to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DSM - PLN
    5h 8m
    $173–641

  2. Drive 662.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mackinaw Citycar car 662.8 mi
    12h 24m
    $121–175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    19h 34m
    $166–281

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    20h 23m
    $146–291

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    20h 23m
    $151–266

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    20h 40m
    $187–385

Des Moines to Mackinaw City by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration19h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Mackinaw via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 19h 34m.

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