There are 6 ways to get from Schaumburg 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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3h 10m$104–378Bus
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 45m$71–138Train, 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 24m$109–223Drive 424.4 mi
- Drive from Schaumburg to Mackinaw Citycar 424.4 mi
7h 35m$78–112Bus 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
14h 8m$122–196Train, 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 32m$99–203
Schaumburg to Mackinaw City by bus, subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Northwest Transportation Center and arriving at Mackinaw via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Mackinaw City is 326 miles. The road distance is 426.9 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 24m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 8m.
Schaumburg to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Schaumburg. It is currently 12:36 AM in Schaumburg and 1:36 AM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, 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 Northwest Transportation Center to Mackinaw via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Mackinaw City is 427 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Schaumburg to Mackinaw City.
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