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

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There are 5 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
    9h 47m
    $190–710

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MCI - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 21m
    $142–674

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 30m

  4. 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 to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 26m
    $479–761

  5. 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 St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 25m
    $476–729

Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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 Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Mackinac Island via East Village - Bay A, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 23h 30m.

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