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

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

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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
    $92–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $72–123

  3. Drive  396.5 mi

    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to Chicago Loopcar car 396.5 mi
    7h
    $73–105

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PLN - MDW
    6h 30m
    $114–412

  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
    $97–156

  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
    $87–172

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    7h 56m
    $104–352

Mackinaw City to Chicago Loop by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

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