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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 57m
    $155–268

  2. Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car car
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BRD - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 39m
    $120–469

  3. Drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)car car
    2. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BJI - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 22m
    $128–487

  4. Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DLH - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 3m
    $154–524

  5. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane HIB - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 16m
    $151–502

  6. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane HIB - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 47m
    $180–597

Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 649.8 mi
  • Duration: 16h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Ironwood, 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 drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 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.

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