What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor is to train and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Bluff and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Bluff station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Bluff and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Lake Bluff and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Lake Bluff and Ann Arbor is 275 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor bus from?

Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor train from?

Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Bluff station.

Train or bus from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Lake Bluff and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Lake Bluff. It is currently 9:45 PM in Lake Bluff and 10:45 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 129+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 55m
$138–219
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
7h 35m
$43–74
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Lake Bluff to Ann Arborcar 273.9 mi
4h 43m
$50–73
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 14m
$146–491
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 9m
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 27m
$147–682
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 55m
$719–1,139
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 44m
$55–290

Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor by train and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Lake Bluff, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Bluff to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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