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How to get fromSaint Charles to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Saint Charles to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 40m
    $95–185

  2. Drive 274.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Ann Arborcar car 274.7 mi
    4h 53m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 38m
    $123–174

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 27m
    $189–721

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 46m
    $55–95

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 27m
    $158–507

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 42m
    $117–549

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ORD - AZO
    3. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $102–383

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 33m
    $132–424

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 38m.

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