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How to get fromRockford to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockford to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Rockford, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    7h 13m
    $75–122

  2. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GRR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $148–541

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

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GRR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $161–572

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rockford to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR 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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