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How to get fromEvanston to Mackinaw Cityby subway, plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    4h 5m
    $104–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    14h 14m
    $72–138

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488 / ...
    12h 49m
    $112–223

  4. Drive 408.5 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Mackinaw Citycar car 408.5 mi
    7h 17m
    $75–108

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDW - PLN
    6h
    $134–500

  6. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488 / ...
    13h 23m
    $118–188

  7. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus It 80
    13h 57m

Evanston to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Mackinaw via Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 13h 23m.

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