Air Travel
- Companies: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours (including layovers)
- Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles (1,690 kilometers)
- Costs: Environ 150-300 EUR (varies by booking time and class)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: For the best fares, book your flight during the Tuesday or Wednesday sales when airlines frequently release discounted seats.
Train Travel
- Companies: Amtrak
- Duration: Approximately 15 hours with a connection
- Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles (1,690 kilometers)
- Costs: Environ 120-250 EUR (varies by class and booking time)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Bring your own food and drinks to save money and enjoy more choice while travelling on the train.
Driving
- Route: Take I-35 N from Oklahoma City, then I-70 E, and finally I-75 N towards Mackinaw City
- Duration: Approximately 12 hours (without significant stops)
- Distance: Approximately 800 miles (1,287 kilometers)
- Costs: - Fuel: Environ 100-120 EUR (depending on vehicle efficiency & current prices)
- Tolls: Environ 20 EUR (depending on the route taken).
Pro Tip: Use a navigation app like Google Maps to avoid traffic and find the quickest route, especially through major cities.
Recommendation: For this journey, I recommend flying if you prefer efficiency and do not want to spend more than 12 hours on the road. However, if you enjoy scenic routes and flexibility, driving can be a rewarding experience with beautiful landscapes along the way.