There are 7 ways to get from Niles to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3h 17m$104–367Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
14h 54m$72–135Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus 1488
13h 11m$109–222Drive 409.7 mi
- Drive from Niles to Mackinaw Citycar 409.7 mi
7h 16m$75–108Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
6h 6m$126–482Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus 1488
13h 51m$120–190Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
14h 5m$99–202
Niles to Mackinaw City by bus, subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niles to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Niles to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Niles station to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Harlem Station and arriving at Mackinaw via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Niles and Mackinaw City is 324 miles. The road distance is 412 miles.
The best way to get from Niles to Mackinaw City without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Niles to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Niles to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Niles to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 51m.
Niles to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Niles. It is currently 8:20 PM in Niles and 9:20 PM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Niles, IL, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem Station to Mackinaw via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- 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 East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Niles to Mackinaw City is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Niles to Mackinaw City.
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