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How to get fromSpringfield to Mackinaw Cityby bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Mackinaw City by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Pellston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DEC - PLN
    6h 53m
    $130–427

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Traverse City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SPI - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    10h 44m
    $90–380

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    15h 29m
    $165–336

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    16h 39m
    $151–243

  5. Drive 562 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Mackinaw Citycar car 562 mi
    9h 57m
    $103–149

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PIA - PLN
    8h 53m
    $135–435

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Pellston

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SPI - PLN
    4h 7m
    $124–427

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    7h 2m
    $162–486

  9. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    16h 23m

  10. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    16h 43m
    $128–251

Springfield to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Mackinaw via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Pellston (PLN) twice daily.

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