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Old Aug 2nd, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Chicago to Mackinaw Island MI
Trying to get from Chicago to Mackinaw - we don't have a car, want to stay 4 nights, anyone have suggestions for most efficient way to get there from here!
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Old Aug 2nd, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Of course you don't need and in fact can't have a a car on the island.
There is commercial air to Sault Ste. Marie or Pellston, MI. Then some sort of bus service to Mackinaw City or St. Ignace for the ferry.
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Old Aug 3rd, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks much!
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Old Aug 3rd, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Looks like flying to Pellston and then taking this shuttle:

http://www.mackinawshuttle.com/

But flights aren't cheap. You might just want to consider renting a car.
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Old Aug 4th, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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@kelliebellie - Thanks! And yeah I checked on flights - NOT cheap - and we're on a budget. So I think it will be car rental and driving all the way, altho we really wanted to do the SS Badger - next time I guess ;-)
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Old Aug 4th, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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It is a very nice drive. Assuming the map in my head is right, you should definitely stop at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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