There are 6 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane PLN - MSN
5h 10m$154–619Drive 387.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mackinaw City to Madisoncar 387.3 mi
7h 19m$71–103Bus via Escanaba
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
14h 20m$92–189Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
15h 55m$133–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
16h 45m$112–237Bus
- Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
17h 22m$118–192
Mackinaw City to Madison by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackinaw City to Madison is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mackinaw City to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackinaw City to Madison. However, there are services departing from Mackinaw and arriving at Madison, WI-Lake St. via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Mackinaw City and Madison is 307 miles. The road distance is 389.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mackinaw City to Madison without a car is to bus via Escanaba which takes 14h 20m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Mackinaw City to Madison, including transfers.
Mackinaw City to Madison bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from St. Ignace Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Mackinaw City to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Escanaba, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 14h 20m.
Mackinaw City to Madison bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Madison is 1h behind Mackinaw City. It is currently 5:14 AM in Mackinaw City and 4:14 AM in Madison.
What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackinaw to Madison, WI-Lake St. via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Pellston to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mackinaw City to Madison is 390 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Mackinaw City to Madison.
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