There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Zion by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain Up-N
6h 46m$73–154Drive 285.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Zioncar 285.5 mi
5h 2m$53–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 39m$84–118Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain
5h 37m$65–371Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
9h 44m$54–91Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain
6h 12m$144–490Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
6h 16m$716–1,136Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain
6h 22m$144–730
Ann Arbor to Zion by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Zion is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Zion is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Zion station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street via Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Zion. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Zion via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Zion is 287 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Zion without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ann Arbor to Zion, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Zion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Zion is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Zion, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Zion via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Zion via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Mitchell Airport, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, and Kenosha in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Zion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Zion is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 8:49 PM in Ann Arbor and 7:49 PM in Zion.
Ann Arbor to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Zion is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ann Arbor to Zion.
There are 128+ hotels available in Zion.



