What is the cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Wheaton Metra, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Carol Stream and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Winfield and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Carol Stream and Ann Arbor is 291 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carol Stream to Ann Arbor bus from?

Carol Stream to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Carol Stream to Ann Arbor train from?

Carol Stream to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winfield station.

Train or bus from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, which costs and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Carol Stream to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Carol Stream to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Carol Stream and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 5:02 PM in Carol Stream and 6:02 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Carol Stream to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Carol Stream to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Ann Arbor is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 129+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h
$216–761
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
9h 51m
$43–77
Train
1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 58m
$156–242
Bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 40m
Drive 268 mi
1. Drive from Carol Stream to Ann Arborcar 268 mi
4h 39m
$49–71
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 16m
$124–369
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 17m
$164–514
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 6m
$813–1,239

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor.

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Distance: 289.1 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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