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

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There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 35m
    $111–170

  2. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    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
    8h 48m
    $162–592

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

    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. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 11m
    $124–566

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

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 Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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