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How to get fromMadison Airport (MSN) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MSN - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 46m
    $114–517

  2. Bus, ferry via Escanaba

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 19m
    $123–231

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MSN - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 1m
    $126–551

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 13m
    $182–357

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 51m
    $148–297

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 22m
    $153–257

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Madison Airport (MSN), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison Airport (MSN) to Mackinac Island. However, you can fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport at Terminal Door 6 to Mackinac Island via University at East Campus, Madison, WI-Lake St., Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 16h 19m.

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