What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign is to ferry and bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $150 - $650.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Champaign?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Champaign is 596 miles.

How do I travel from Mackinac Island to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 15h 37m and costs $140 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign?

It takes approximately 15h 37m to get from Mackinac Island to Champaign, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 4:08 PM in Mackinac Island and 3:08 PM in Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 60+ hotels available in Champaign.

Mackinac Island to Champaign - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

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

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

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
15h 37m
$145–338
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane TVC - BMI
4. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
15h 14m
$105–425
Ferry, bus, train via Grand Rapids
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
17h 14m
$140–318
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
12h
$136–464
Ferry, bus, train via Grand Rapids #2
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
17h 14m
$135–258
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
17h 40m
$113–198
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane TVC - CMI
11h 41m
$114–434
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PLN - IND
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
10h 58m
$150–608
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane TVC - DEC
4. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
13h 8m
$117–449

Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

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Distance: 592.6 mi
Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Champaign. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, take the bus to East Lansing, walk to East Lansing Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Champaign-Urbana. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Champaign-Urbana via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw City, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 14m.

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