There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 7m$84–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 9m$42–81Drive 250.8 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to River Forestcar 250.8 mi
4h 16m$46–67Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 24m$58–316Bus via Jackson & Austin Terminal (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 17m$90–125Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 3m$162–673Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 7m$141–485Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
5h 46m$647–1,062
Ann Arbor to River Forest by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest is to drive and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Harlem Ave & Augusta St via Forest Park CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
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 Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and River Forest is 255 miles. The road distance is 252.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to River Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to River Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to River Forest is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 9m.
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 $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to River Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
River Forest is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 11:30 AM in Ann Arbor and 10:30 AM in River Forest.
Ann Arbor to River Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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.
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