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How to get fromWest Bend to Mackinac Islandby taxi, bus, ferry, plane, or train

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from West Bend to Sheboygan Transittaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sheboygan Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 10m
    $188–287

  2. Taxi to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from West Bend to Teutonia & Good Hopetaxi taxi
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MKE - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 15m
    $182–605

  3. Taxi, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from West Bend to Milwaukeetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    14h 54m
    $243–416

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station 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 22m
    $185–487

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 445.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from West Bend to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Sheboygan Transit, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Teutonia & Good Hope, take the line 80 bus to Airport Departure, 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.

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