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How to get fromMilwaukee to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MKE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 2m
    $109–533

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 14m
    $102–223

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 36m
    $178–345

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

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $112–404

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

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 40m
    $125–442

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Departure, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee to Mackinac Island via Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 12h 14m.

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