There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
5h 32m$49–134Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to ChicagoFlixBus 2550
6h 1m$33–99Drive 261.2 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect261.2 mi
4h 26m$48–69Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
4h 4m$60–353Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
6h 17m$39–94Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
4h 43m$119–362Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospect
5h 4m$56–348
Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect is to bus which costs $35 - $95 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect is to drive and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $55 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Mount Prospect is 264 miles. The road distance is 262.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $30 - $100 and takes 6h 1m.
Mount Prospect is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 8:28 PM in Ann Arbor and 7:28 PM in Mount Prospect.
Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago 3 times a week. Tickets cost $28–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospect
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Ann Arbor to Mount Prospect.
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