Wolverine
Chicago, IL → Pontiac, MI · 304 miles · 5h 40m
304 miles
5h 40m
3x daily
110 mph
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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:
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago |
| 2 | Hammond-Whiting |
| 3 | Michigan City |
| 4 | New Buffalo |
| 5 | Niles |
| 6 | Dowagiac |
| 7 | Kalamazoo |
| 8 | Battle Creek |
| 9 | Albion |
| 10 | Jackson |
| 11 | Ann Arbor |
| 12 | Dearborn |
| 13 | Detroit |
| 14 | Royal Oak |
| 15 | Troy |
| 16 | Pontiac |
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.