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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Elburnby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 33m
    $74–154

  2. Bus, train via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 48m
    $43–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h
    $84–116

  4. Drive 285.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Elburncar car 285.1 mi
    4h 58m
    $52–76

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 25m
    $66–371

  6. 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 Elburntrain train
    5h 59m
    $145–490

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 10m
    $145–730

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 9m
    $104–643

Ann Arbor to Elburn by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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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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