What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Ann Arbor via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Des Plaines and Ann Arbor is 261 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Ann Arbor bus from?

Des Plaines to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Ann Arbor train from?

Des Plaines to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Ann Arbor station.

What is the time difference between Des Plaines and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 7:45 PM in Des Plaines and 8:45 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Des Plaines to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Des Plaines to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Ann Arbor is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Des Plaines to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 118+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Des Plaines to Ann Arbor - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 57m
$82–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
6h 49m
$42–83
Drive 258 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Ann Arborcar 258 mi
4h 25m
$48–68
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
4h 14m
$157–665
Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 12m
$90–126
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
5h 22m
$143–485
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 DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
5h 5m
$642–1,053
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 Marriott to Blake Transit Centerbus
5h 46m
$77–478

Des Plaines to Ann Arbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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