There are 7 ways to get from Gurnee to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 29m$75–162Train, bus via Chicago
cheapest- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
8h 35m$40–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m$85–122Drive 279.9 mi
- Drive from Gurnee to Ann Arborcar 279.9 mi
4h 49m$52–74Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 16m$148–494Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 33m$149–735Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 58m$721–1,141
Gurnee to Ann Arbor by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Ann Arbor is to train and bus via Chicago which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Gurnee and Ann Arbor is 285 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Gurnee to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Gurnee to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Gurnee. It is currently 12:25 AM in Gurnee and 1:25 AM in Ann Arbor.
Gurnee to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Ann Arbor is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Gurnee to Ann Arbor.
What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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