What is the cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City?

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City?

The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Elkhart and Mackinaw City?

No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Mackinaw via Toledo Bus Stop and Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Elkhart to Mackinaw City?

The distance between Elkhart and Mackinaw City is 315 miles. The road distance is 322.3 miles.

How do I travel from Elkhart to Mackinaw City without a car?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 13h 59m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elkhart to Mackinaw City bus from?

Elkhart to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Elkhart to Mackinaw City?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Elkhart to Mackinaw City bus arrive?

Elkhart to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from Elkhart to Mackinaw City?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Mackinaw City is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Elkhart to Mackinaw City.

Where can I stay near Mackinaw City?

There are 67+ hotels available in Mackinaw City.

Elkhart to Mackinaw City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from South Bend
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pellston (PLN)plane SBN - PLN
5h 18m
$173–508
Drive 320.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elkhart to Mackinaw Citycar 320.4 mi
5h 55m
$59–85
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
13h 59m
$109–203
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
6h 4m
$135–441
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
14h 31m
$138–281
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
15h 25m
$128–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus
15h 29m
$73–139

Elkhart to Mackinaw City by bus

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13h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.8 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Mackinaw via Toledo Bus Stop and Detroit Greyhound in around 13h 59m.

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