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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SDF - PLN
    6h 17m
    $132–503

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    18h 10m
    $105–209

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    $188–389

  4. Drive 571.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Mackinaw Citycar car 571.6 mi
    9h 47m
    $105–151

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LEX - PLN
    6h 40m
    $163–639

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CVG - PLN
    7h 54m
    $147–575

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    18h 15m
    $155–272

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    18h 50m
    $118–219

  9. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    21h 29m
    $178–369

Louisville to Mackinaw City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pellston (PLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Mackinaw via Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Greyhound in around 18h 10m.

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