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How to get fromMilwaukee to Mackinac Bridgeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Mackinac Bridge by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus 1490 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus 1489 / ...
    10h 37m
    $83–143

  2. Drive  365 mi

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    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Mackinac Bridgecar car 365 mi
    6h 41m
    $67–97

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Pellston

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MKE - PLN
    8h 28m
    $162–577

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MKE - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 42m
    $113–547

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    8h 14m
    $168–446

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 4m
    $119–406

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Mackinac Bridgecar car
    7h 52m
    $158–276

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 450.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Mackinac Bridge, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Mackinac Bridge via Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace Transportation Center in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day.

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