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How to get fromCarol Stream to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 30m
    $91–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 39m
    $35–74

  3. Drive 268 mi

    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Ann Arborcar car 268 mi
    4h 39m
    $49–71

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    3h 59m
    $216–811

  5. Bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 44m
    $82–117

  6. 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 plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 22m
    $124–389

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 17m
    $164–514

  8. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 3m
    $813–1,239

Carol Stream to Ann Arbor by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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