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

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukesha to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MKE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 29m
    $122–538

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 49m
    $111–207

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $127–417

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 25m
    $135–448

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 43m
    $170–333

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waukesha to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, take the bus to Mitchell Airport, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 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 W Main Street at N East Avenue to Mackinac Island via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 14h 49m.

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