There are 10 ways to get from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 50m$67–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
6h 57m$42–73Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 50m$68–102Drive 255.2 mi
- Drive from Park Ridge to Ann Arborcar 255.2 mi
4h 20m$47–68Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
- 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
4h 52m$143–677Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- 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
5h 27m$146–494Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 58m$51–295Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility 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
6h 49m$748–1,165Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 52m$64–324Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 49m$91–370
Park Ridge to Ann Arbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Summit & Prospect and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Park Ridge and Ann Arbor is 258 miles. The road distance is 256.7 miles.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Park Ridge to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Park Ridge to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Park Ridge, 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 $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Park Ridge to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Park Ridge. It is currently 3:57 PM in Park Ridge and 4:57 PM in Ann Arbor.
Park Ridge to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Ann Arbor is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Park Ridge to Ann Arbor.
There are 126+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.



