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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Chicago by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    $97–221

  2. Bus to Traverse City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    8h 31m
    $54–285

  3. Drive  395.7 mi

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

  4. Fly Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PLN - MDW
    8h 7m
    $69–371

  5. Bus

    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
    $92–146

  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
    $87–202

  7. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 28m
    $87–137

  8. Fly Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    6h 3m
    $59–301

  9. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    5h 56m
    $121–237

Mackinaw City to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 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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