What is the cheapest way to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Wauconda and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Wauconda to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn Mall and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Wauconda and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Wauconda to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Grayslake and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Wauconda to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Wauconda and Ann Arbor is 295 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $160 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wauconda to Ann Arbor bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wauconda to Ann Arbor train from?

Wauconda to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, depart from Grayslake station.

Train or bus from Wauconda to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Wauconda to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Wauconda and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Wauconda. It is currently 1:47 AM in Wauconda and 2:47 AM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Wauconda to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Wauconda to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Wauconda to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Wauconda to Ann Arbor is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Wauconda to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 129+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Wauconda 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 Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 24m
$163–250
Drive 279.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wauconda to Ann Arborcar 279.3 mi
4h 56m
$50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
7h 51m
$71–113
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Irving Parktrain
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
5h 56m
$174–815
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 4m
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Fox River Grove 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 36m
$129–665
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Irving Parktrain
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 15m
$77–323
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
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
7h 53m
$1,028–1,183

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

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Map of how to get from Wauconda to Ann Arbor.

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wauconda to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Grayslake and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 24m. 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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