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

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There are 7 ways to get from Willmar to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Green Bay

    best
    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 49m
    $168–289

  2. Bus, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MSP - 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 18m
    $152–575

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    25h 41m
    $247–523

  4. Bus, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MSP - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 53m
    $174–674

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 19m
    $197–324

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 38m
    $272–567

  7. Bus, fly to Delta County Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane MSP - ESC
    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 55m
    $191–607

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765.6 mi
  • Duration: 20h 49m

What companies run services between Willmar, MN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Willmar to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Green Bay Transit Center, 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 a bus from Willmar to Mackinac Island via 5th St Transit Center Gate B, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 41m.

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