There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Bus to Detroit, fly
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
4h 14m$460–970Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
12h 11m$90–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 20m$165–352Drive 501.3 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louiscar 501.3 mi
8h 27m$92–133Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane LAN - STL
5h 30m$116–671Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 41m$170–308
Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis is to bus and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $460 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to East Saint Louis station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at 5TH & MISSOURI station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and East Saint Louis is 489 miles. The road distance is 504.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
East Saint Louis is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 6:50 AM in Ann Arbor and 5:50 AM in East Saint Louis.
Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis is 504 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Ann Arbor to East Saint Louis.
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