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

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There are 8 ways to get from Independence to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MCI - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 14m
    $147–667

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MCI - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 4m
    $136–633

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Independence 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
    23h 40m
    $249–552

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 51m
    $173–300

  5. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MCI - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $155–688

  6. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MCI - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 28m
    $172–701

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 34m
    $239–542

  8. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 8m
    $264–587

Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Independence to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 24 bus to East Village - Bay A, take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) 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 train from Independence Station to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 23h 40m.

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