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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Mackinac Bridgeby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Bridge by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive 227.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mackinac Bridgecar car 227.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $42–60

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pellston

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GRR - PLN
    6h 43m
    $149–489

  3. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GRR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 9m
    $95–456

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    8h 5m
    $184–505

  5. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    7h 13m
    $153–509

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Mackinac Bridge, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours.

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