What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $95 - $180 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 50m and costs $90 - $400.

How far is it from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Mount Prospect and Mackinac Island is 488 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 30m and costs $120 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mount Prospect and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Mount Prospect. It is currently 5:01 AM in Mount Prospect and 6:01 AM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 97+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
13h 30m
$122–243
Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 43m
$87–363
Fly to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 50m
$93–397
Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 24m
$117–233
Bus, ferry via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 24m
$127–208
Train, bus, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
14h 58m
$142–278
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
15h 57m
$96–177
Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane ORD - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 44m
$106–428
Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
2. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 20m
$125–420

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 484.8 mi
Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Prospect to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to East Lansing Amtrak Station, walk to East Lansing, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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