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

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There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    4h 14m
    $55–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 15m
    $35–85

  3. Drive  240.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ann Arborcar car 240.3 mi
    4h 1m
    $44–64

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    4h 41m
    $142–485

  5. 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
    5h 11m
    $142–675

  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
    6h 21m
    $50–293

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    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 17m
    $732–1,183

Illinois to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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