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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BDL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $122–528

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 29m
    $197–319

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 1m
    $254–573

  4. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BDL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 39m
    $135–549

  5. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ALB - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 30m
    $164–690

  6. Fly Bradley International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane BDL - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 35m
    $147–552

  7. Fly Bradley International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BDL - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 29m
    $131–534

  8. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 6m
    $269–573

Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Windsor Locks, walk to S Main St @ Windsor Locks RR Stn, take the bus to Bradley Int'l Airport @ Terminal A, walk to Bradley International Airport (BDL) 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Mackinac Island via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 29m.

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