There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Pellston
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN)plane MSP - PLN
5h 49m$139–514Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MSP - CIU
- Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
6h 10m$89–442Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
17h 45m$129–226Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
21h 14m$222–487Drive 501 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw Citycar 501 mi
9h 25m$92–133Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
17h 59m$100–206
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Mackinaw via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Mackinaw City is 443 miles. The road distance is 503.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 45m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is 504 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Mackinaw via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Pellston via Grand Rapids, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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