Getting from Northern Michigan to Door County, Wisconsin

Assuming departure from the Petoskey/Traverse City area (northern Lower Peninsula):

By Car (Most Practical)

• Route 1 (via I-75 & I-43): US-31 S → I-75 S → I-43 N (Green Bay) → WI-42/57 N to Door County. ~5 hr 20 min, 280 mi.
• Route 2 (via US-2 & WI-57): US-2 W (across UP) → I-75 S (Mackinac Bridge) → WI-57 N. ~5 hr 25 min, 300 mi. Scenic but longer.

By Air

• Fly: Pellston (PLN) or Traverse City (TVC) → Green Bay (GRB). ~45 min flight. American, Delta, United. Then rent car (45 min to Sturgeon Bay).

By Train/Bus

• No direct service. Would require: Petoskey → Chicago (Amtrak/Indian Trails, ~8–10 hr) → Green Bay (Amtrak Thruway/bus, ~3 hr) → Door County. Total ~12+ hours. Not recommended.

Best option: Drive. The Mackinac Bridge crossing is iconic; Door County's 300 mi of shoreline awaits.