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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Moline is to ferry and bus and train via Grand Rapids which costs $130 - $280 and takes 19h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Moline is to ferry and fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $100 - $450.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Moline?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Moline is 674 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Moline without a car is to ferry and bus and train and taxi which takes 16h 44m and costs $290 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 16h 44m to get from Mackinac Island to Moline, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Moline?

Moline is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 9:22 PM in Mackinac Island and 8:22 PM in Moline.

Where can I stay near Moline?

There are 90+ hotels available in Moline.

Mackinac Island to Moline - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Moline by ferry, bus, train, taxi, 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, taxi
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 Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi
16h 44m
$290–498
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to Quad City International Airport
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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane TVC - MLI
12h 45m
$97–412
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane PLN - MLI
10h 52m
$102–445
Ferry, bus, train
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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
17h 30m
$147–298
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
17h 30m
$157–268
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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
19h 7m
$137–278
Ferry, bus 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 bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
19h 7m
$147–253
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
12h 51m
$110–414
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CIU - MLI
12h 30m
$116–477
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CIU - ORD
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus
15h 37m
$124–446

Pellston (PLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

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10h 39mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Moline.

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Distance: 669.9 mi
Duration: 16h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Moline. 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, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Moline. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1488 bus to Pellston, MI, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, then take the line 20 bus to 16 St & 5 Ave.

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