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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SGF - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $128–476

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 24m
    $254–510

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 20m
    $277–547

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SGF - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $141–507

  5. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 18m

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids #2

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 18m

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 48m
    $224–375

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 761.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 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 CU Transit Center to Mackinac Island via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 22h 24m.

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