Rome2Rio

How to get fromLafayette to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Mackinaw City

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LAF - PLN
    6h 16m
    $111–401

  2. Drive 428.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Mackinaw Citycar car 428.5 mi
    7h 59m
    $79–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    14h 45m
    $81–163

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak 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
    15h 39m
    $137–293

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IND - PLN
    6h 23m
    $140–513

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    5h 15m
    $156–431

  7. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    15h 29m
    $124–209

  8. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak 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
    16h 33m
    $127–273

Lafayette to Mackinaw City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lafayette to Mackinaw City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Pellston (PLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Mackinaw City via Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 14h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers