What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells is to ferry and bus and train via Grand Rapids which costs $160 - $350 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $150 - $650.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Wisconsin Dells is 589 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 2m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells?

It takes approximately 16h 2m to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Wisconsin Dells?

Wisconsin Dells is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 12:47 PM in Mackinac Island and 11:47 AM in Wisconsin Dells.

Where can I stay near Wisconsin Dells?

There are 171+ hotels available in Wisconsin Dells.

Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus
16h 2m
$132–238
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
15h 23m
$129–462
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
16h 43m
$165–353
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane PLN - MSN
3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
9h 49m
$157–650
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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
18h 20m
$160–343
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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
18h 20m
$165–308
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, 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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane CIU - MSN
4. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
11h 26m
$171–722

Pellston (PLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells.

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Distance: 585.1 mi
Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1485 bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, take the bus to Wisconsin Dells, then take the taxi to Wisconsin Dells. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Wisconsin Dells Station via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw City, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 43m.

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