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How to get fromPlano to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Plano to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DFW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 38m
    $203–503

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DFW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 45m
    $140–537

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    37h 15m
    $678–1,148

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    38h 14m
    $675–1,116

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,140.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plano to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Dfw Terminal B, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Mackinac Island via Ebj Union Station, Dallas, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 37h 15m.

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