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State route

Wolverine

Chicago, IL → Pontiac, MI · 304 miles · 5h 40m

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Distance

304 miles

Journey time

5h 40m

Frequency

3x daily

Top speed

110 mph

States served

3

About the Wolverine

Michigan's flagship corridor, running 110 mph over state-owned track between Chicago, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor and Detroit.

What makes this route worth taking

  • 110 mph across southern Michigan
  • Serves Ann Arbor and Detroit New Center
  • Popular with University of Michigan travelers
  • Modern Venture equipment

Agent's tip

Football Saturdays in Ann Arbor sell out weeks ahead.

Classes of service on this route

The Wolverine operates with Venture / Airo. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1Chicago
2Hammond-Whiting
3Michigan City
4New Buffalo
5Niles
6Dowagiac
7Kalamazoo
8Battle Creek
9Albion
10Jackson
11Ann Arbor
12Dearborn
13Detroit
14Royal Oak
15Troy
16Pontiac

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Wolverine

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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