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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Arlington Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Arlington Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    5h 42m
    $85–168

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 57m
    $44–78

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 9m
    $89–124

  4. Drive 264 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Arlington Heightscar car 264 mi
    4h 34m
    $49–70

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    4h 1m
    $59–328

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    4h 49m
    $143–677

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train
    5h 8m
    $143–488

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    6h 50m
    $648–1,066

Ann Arbor to Arlington Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h 39m.

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