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How to get fromKansas City to Mackinaw Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Pellston

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MCI - PLN
    6h 40m
    $155–620

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 2m
    $120–598

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    20h 35m
    $241–489

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    20h 50m
    $240–456

  5. Drive 854.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mackinaw Citycar car 854.2 mi
    15h 34m
    $156–226

  6. Train, bus via Grand Rapids #2

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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
    20h 50m
    $235–481

  7. Bus

    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 Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    23h 44m
    $194–341

Kansas City to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mackinaw via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 23h 44m.

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