What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn is to bus and train via Chicago which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Elburn?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Elburn. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Elburn?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Elburn is 289 miles. The road distance is 286.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Elburn without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Elburn train from?

Ann Arbor to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Elburn?

Elburn is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 4:40 PM in Ann Arbor and 3:40 PM in Elburn.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Elburn train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Elburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Elburn is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ann Arbor to Elburn.

Where can I stay near Elburn?

There are 40+ hotels available in Elburn.

Ann Arbor to Elburn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Elburn by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 33m
$89–170
Bus, train via Chicago
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
7h 48m
$48–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
7h
$95–130
Drive 285.1 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Elburncar 285.1 mi
4h 58m
$52–76
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
5h 26m
$61–321
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
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
5h 59m
$145–490
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 13m
$165–680
Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 11m
$99–593

Ann Arbor to Elburn by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 33m.

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