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

The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmette and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Central Street & Lawndale and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Wilmette and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Wilmette to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Wilmette and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Wilmette to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Wilmette and Ann Arbor is 259 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wilmette to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Wilmette to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

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

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

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

Wilmette to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Wilmette to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Wilmette to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal, which costs and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Wilmette to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Wilmette and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Wilmette. It is currently 9:18 PM in Wilmette and 10:18 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Wilmette to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Wilmette to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Wilmette to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Ann Arbor is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Wilmette to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 102+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Wilmette to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 22m
$137–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
7h 2m
$42–73
Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58m
Drive 256.2 mi
1. Drive from Wilmette to Ann Arborcar 256.2 mi
4h 25m
$47–68
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 41m
$145–340
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 54m
$146–781
Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Wilmette to Kenoshatrain
2. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
4. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 30m
$871–1,141
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Wilmette 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 CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 11m
$54–289

Wilmette to Ann Arbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Wilmette, 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 $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 41m. 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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