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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MSP - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $178–666

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MSP - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 37m
    $115–510

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 17m
    $129–226

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    22h 22m
    $397–648

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    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
    20h 21m
    $281–459

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Eagan, MN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Eagan to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Mall of America Transit Station Gate F, walk to MOA Transit Station Gate C, take the bus to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cedar Grove Pkwy at The Rowan to Mackinac Island via Mall of America Transit Station Gate F, MOA Transit Station Gate A, 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 18h 17m.

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