There are 8 ways to get from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
5h 2m$103–373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
13h 10m$65–126Drive 359.9 mi
- Drive from Valparaiso to Mackinaw Citycar 359.9 mi
6h 24m$66–95Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
6h 52m$123–483Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pellston (PLN)plane SBN - PLN
8h 34m$123–448Bus, train
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
13h 41m$101–223Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
14h 35m$91–203Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
14h 35m$101–173
Valparaiso to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at Mackinaw City via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Mackinaw City is 379 miles. The road distance is 362 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 8:15 PM in Valparaiso and 9:15 PM in Mackinaw City.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Mackinaw City is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Mackinaw City via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from South Bend to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from South Bend to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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