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

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MKE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $136–551

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 56m
    $121–217

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

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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
    6h 12m
    $146–430

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station 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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 9m
    $192–352

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 44m
    $174–288

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 274 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Franklin, Milwaukee County, WI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Franklin to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Milwaukee-Airport-MKE 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 Franklin to Mackinac Island via Zellman & Court, S6 & Clybourn, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 13h 56m.

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