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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Naperville is to ferry and bus and train which costs $95 - $170 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Naperville is to ferry and fly and train which takes 8h 47m and costs $85 - $360.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Naperville?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Naperville is 496 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Naperville without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 13h 29m and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Mackinac Island to Naperville, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Naperville?

Naperville is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 3:47 PM in Mackinac Island and 2:47 PM in Naperville.

Where can I stay near Naperville?

There are 224+ hotels available in Naperville.

Mackinac Island to Naperville - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Naperville 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 Napervilletrain
13h 29m
$120–249
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
11h 12m
$83–332
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
10h 33m
$98–425
Ferry, bus, train via Naperville Amtrak Station
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 39m
$122–205
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 Napervilletrain
15h 6m
$110–229
Ferry, bus, train #2
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
15h 23m
$98–169
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
8h 47m
$88–355
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
11h 45m
$97–377

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

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Naperville.

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Distance: 492.8 mi
Duration: 13h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Naperville. 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 Naperville. 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Naperville.

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