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How to get fromMackinaw City to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    2h 48m
    $94–312

  2. Drive 395.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to Chicagocar car 395.7 mi
    6h 59m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus bus It 55 / ...
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 51m

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PLN - MDW
    7h 46m
    $114–392

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus bus It 55 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 51m

  6. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    12h 28m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h 35m
    $73–128

Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackinaw City to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 10h 51m.

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