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How to get fromNorth Platte to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from North Platte to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LBF - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 46m
    $190–655

  2. Fly North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Traverse City, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LBF - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 53m
    $189–621

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from North Platte to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    29h 53m
    $260–490

  4. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EAR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 57m
    $240–724

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Lexington, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    29h 58m
    $270–512

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Lexington, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    30h 52m
    $265–467

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from North Platte to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from North Platte to Mackinac Island via North Platte, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 29h 53m.

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