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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dixon to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 31m
    $116–426

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 47m
    $162–309

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MLI - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 33m
    $118–436

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 55m
    $124–457

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center 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
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 52m
    $172–279

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center 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
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 41m
    $152–289

  7. Bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center 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
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 41m
    $157–259

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 450 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Dixon, IL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dixon to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Dixon Reagan Transit Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dixon to Mackinac Island via Dixon Reagan Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 47m.

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