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How to get fromGrand Forks to Mackinac Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Forks to Mackinac Island by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GFK - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 41m
    $136–497

  2. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GFK - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 40m
    $132–472

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 49m
    $203–336

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FAR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 19m
    $328–983

  5. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FAR - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 48m
    $306–904

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 667.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Forks to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Mackinac Island via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 22h 49m.

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