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

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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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
    6h 49m
    $174–595

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

    cheapest
    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. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 1m
    $141–569

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    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 to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 57m

  4. 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
    8h 50m
    $207–784

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 27h 57m.

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