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

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There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GEG - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 17m
    $192–605

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GEG - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 22m
    $144–519

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d
    $1,090–1,681

  4. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane GEG - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 10m
    $178–561

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Spokane 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
    2d 2h
    $1,205–1,875

Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,581.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Spokane to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, walk to Spokane International Airport (GEG) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Spokane to Mackinac Island via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 2d.

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