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How to get fromSouth Bend to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SBN - PLN
    4h 54m
    $129–457

  2. Drive 327 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Mackinaw Citycar car 327 mi
    6h 6m
    $60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    13h 45m
    $71–137

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station 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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    14h 20m
    $132–270

  5. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station 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 Mackinaw Citybus bus
    15h 14m
    $122–250

  6. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    15h 14m
    $129–206

South Bend to Mackinaw City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Mackinaw City via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 45m.

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