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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Ann Arbor via California & 35th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Waukegan and Ann Arbor is 280 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukegan to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $45 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Waukegan to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

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

Waukegan to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

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

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

Train or bus from Waukegan to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $220 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Waukegan to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Waukegan to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 8:51 PM in Waukegan and 9:51 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Waukegan to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Waukegan to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Ann Arbor is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Waukegan to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 136+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

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

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

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 Waukegan to Chicago OTCUp-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak StationWolverine
6h 39m
$49–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann ArborFlixBus 2550
7h 49m
$69–220
Drive 280.3 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Ann Arbor280.3 mi
4h 47m
$52–74
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
6h 26m
$60–332
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Ann Arbor
9h 35m
$61–135
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
6h 32m
$135–351
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
6h 37m
$267–639
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
7h 51m
$63–363

Waukegan to Ann Arbor by train and foot

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.7 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Ann Arbor via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, and Chicago in around 7h 49m.

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