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

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There are 10 ways to get from Grinnell to Ann Arbor by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    11h 23m
    $121–247

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h
    $81–162

  3. Bus, train via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 22m

  4. Drive 510.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grinnell to Ann Arborcar car 510.4 mi
    8h 26m
    $94–135

  5. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    5. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 23m
    $244–947

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 23m
    $131–207

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CID - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 12m
    $158–885

  8. Bus to Omaha, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Omahabus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane OMA - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 42m

  9. Bus, bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus bus
    3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALO - DTW
    4. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 52m

  10. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CID - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    11h 46m
    $141–697

Grinnell to Ann Arbor by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 535.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Grinnell to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 23m.

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