What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest is to drive and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and River Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Washington & State via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and River Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Harlem-Green via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to River Forest?

The distance between Ann Arbor and River Forest is 254 miles. The road distance is 252.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to River Forest bus from?

Ann Arbor to River Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to River Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to River Forest?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to River Forest bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to River Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and River Forest?

River Forest is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 10:22 PM in Ann Arbor and 9:22 PM in River Forest.

Where does the Ann Arbor to River Forest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to River Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to River Forest is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Ann Arbor to River Forest.

Where can I stay near River Forest?

There are 1195+ hotels available in River Forest.

Ann Arbor to River Forest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 15m
$139–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 50m
$43–72
Drive 250.8 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to River Forestcar 250.8 mi
4h 16m
$46–67
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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
3h 38m
$48–256
Bus via Jackson & Austin Terminal (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 17m
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
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 14m
$142–775
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
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
4h 15m
$141–337
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
6h 11m
$78–459
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
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
6h 14m
$897–1,164

Ann Arbor to River Forest by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

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5h 15mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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