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

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IND - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 25m
    $109–489

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 14m
    $107–204

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    17h 39m
    $194–383

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane IND - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 34m
    $122–520

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane IND - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 2m
    $134–513

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 8m
    $114–410

  7. Bus, ferry via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 54m
    $124–218

  8. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    18h 33m

  9. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    19h 7m
    $214–418

Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 454.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) 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 bus from Indianapolis, IN to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 14m.

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