There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane MKE - PLN
5h 21m$127–522Drive 369.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Mackinaw Citycar 369.4 mi
6h 48m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus 1490 / ...
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus 1489 / ...
11h 50m$77–146Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
4h 35m$138–401
Milwaukee to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Mackinaw via Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Mackinaw City is 264 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 50m.
Milwaukee to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:17 AM in Milwaukee and 1:17 AM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee to Mackinaw via Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Mackinaw City is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Milwaukee to Mackinaw City.
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