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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    2h 44m
    $94–312

  2. Drive 396.5 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw to East Lansing, MIbus bus 1488
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 56m
    $106–211

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PLN - MDW
    7h 49m
    $114–392

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw to East Lansing, MIbus bus 1488
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 56m
    $116–181

  6. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    12h 28m
    $97–191

  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

Mackinaw City to Chicago Loop by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing, MI and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 10h 56m.

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