Rome2Rio

How to get fromWichita to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Mackinac Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ICT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 35m
    $190–744

  2. Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car car
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SLN - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 13m
    $138–520

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station 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
    27h 2m
    $298–637

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    29h 59m
    $204–403

  5. Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ICT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 44m
    $208–815

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station 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
    27h 56m
    $288–617

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wichita to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 884.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wichita to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) 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 Wichita Amtrak Station to Mackinac Island via Newton Station, Newton Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 27h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound