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How to get fromWaukegan to Mackinaw Cityby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Mackinaw City by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    4h 58m
    $108–382

  2. Drive 420.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Mackinaw Citycar car 420.3 mi
    7h 44m
    $77–111

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    13h 39m
    $114–225

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 59m
    $109–274

  5. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    14h 33m
    $104–205

  6. Train, bus via Grand Rapids #2

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    14h 33m
    $109–175

Waukegan to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Mackinaw via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, and St. Ignace in around 13h 59m.

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