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About Amtrak Wolverine

The Wolverine is a train line operated by America's largest passenger rail network, Amtrak. Since 1971, the Wolverine has served the corridor between Chicago and Pontiac, Michigan, as part of Amtrak's Michigan Services. Notable stops along the route include Chicago, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.

The line makes three round-trips every day on the 304 miles between Chicago and Pontiac. The full route takes about 6 hours to complete, but the hours fly by thanks to the scenery of Lake Michigan accompanying part of the trip.

Trains on the Wolverine line include a cafe car where you can purchase meals and drinks, as well as a quiet car if you prefer to sleep during the trip. Plus, cars in both Coach and Business classes are equipped with free WiFi for work or play online.

The Amtrak Wolverine has been an official Wanderu partner since 2015. You can search and book the best deals on Amtrak tickets on Wanderu, with no additional fees. And if you are an Amtrak Guest Rewards member, don’t forget to enter your unique number during checkout, so you can continue collecting points.

Contact Amtrak Wolverine

Phone number: US: 1 (800) 872-7245

Online support: Amtrak Wolverine website

Amtrak Wolverine Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
ToiletToilet
Extra legroomExtra legroom
Loyalty rewardsLoyalty rewards
Power pointPower point
SnacksSnacks
WiFiWiFi

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Amtrak Wolverine train coverage

Daily Trips161
stations15
cities15
countries1

What travelers are saying about Amtrak Wolverine

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Wolverine had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 210 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 265 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 324 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 348 reviews
“The train got there on time.”
based on 295 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 349 reviews
“The train was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 349 reviews

Amtrak Wolverine reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Amtrak Wolverine

(Based on 407 reviews)

4.4
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.4

Timeliness

4.3

Staff

4.5

Value

3.9

Condition

4.5

Amtrak Wolverine passenger reviews

5.0

Jimil

22 August 2025- Vacation

Detroit to Chicago

Pros: Watching my grandkids enjoy the scenery. Cons: The Detroit train station is very shabby.

5.0

cyriac

2 August 2025- Visiting family

Detroit to Chicago

Pros: It was a pleasure to travel in Amtrak. Cons: Seat number was not provided. Tips: I will recommend my family and friends to travel in Amtrak.

5.0

Janet

2 July 2025- Solo travel

Ann Arbor to Chicago

Pros: The woman at the Ann Arbor station desk was very helpful. The restroom was clean and easy to use. Cons: A way to reserve my seat while getting coffee. Tips: Amtrak is great! Take the train!

5.0

Mark

11 June 2025- Visiting family

Troy to Chicago

Pros: Relaxing vs driving Roomy Comfortable Air conditioned Cold coffee option Easily accessible Good location stop at the end for me. Cons: Maybe a touch cleaner WiFi a bit spotty Workers doing their job (as it was a full train) but a little friendlier on the rules -like the word please added might have been a nice touch;-).

5.0

James

7 June 2025- Visiting family

Detroit to Chicago

Pros: Stress free travel. Cons: I would like to have the sleeper seat so that I can sleep while traveling. Tips: Many people don’t know about the train services. Explore them.

Amtrak Wolverine Routes & Network

Amtrak Wolverine’s train network features 181 train routes that connect 15 cities serving 15 stations. On average, Amtrak Wolverine performs about 161 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Wolverine offers the highest number of daily train service include Chicago and New Buffalo.

Top Cities Served by Amtrak Wolverine

CityRouteEarliest trainLatest train
Chicago1010:43 am3:02 am
Ann Arbor810:43 am3:28 am
Detroit910:43 am4:37 am
Kalamazoo1110:43 am1:33 am
Troy105:10 am4:37 am
Dearborn810:43 am4:08 am
Royal Oak85:10 am4:37 am
Battle Creek810:43 am1:58 am
Jackson910:43 am3:03 am

Most popular Amtrak Wolverine routes

The train from Chicago to New Buffalo is Amtrak Wolverine’s most popular route. Trips from Dearborn to Chicago and Pontiac to Chicago are also highly popular.

Top Amtrak Wolverine routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Chicago to New Buffalo31h 14mHUF 4,034
Dearborn to Chicago35h 2mHUF 13,109
Pontiac to Chicago36h 4mHUF 14,454
Chicago to Kalamazoo32h 14mHUF 9,076
Ann Arbor to Chicago34h 32mHUF 13,109
Troy to Chicago35h 50mHUF 14,454
Detroit to Chicago35h 20mHUF 13,109
Jackson to Chicago33h 55mHUF 12,437
Royal Oak to Chicago35h 43mHUF 14,454

Amtrak Wolverine Cancellation Policy

All Amtrak Wolverine tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:

Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.

Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.

Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.

If your Amtrak Wolverine ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.

Amtrak Wolverine Baggage Policy

Amtrak Wolverine Train Guide & FAQs

Yes, Amtrak Wolverine offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Wolverine will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Amtrak Wolverine WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Amtrak Wolverine trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Amtrak Wolverine might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Amtrak Wolverine has 161 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Amtrak Wolverine does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Amtrak Wolverine requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Wolverine trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Amtrak Wolverine provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.

Amtrak Wolverine does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Amtrak Wolverine goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Wolverine offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.

Yes, Amtrak Wolverine allows minors 13-16 years of age to travel unaccompanied, with restrictions. Children aged 12 and under must travel with another person who is at least 18 years old.

Tickets for unaccompanied minors cannot be booked online and must be booked by calling Amtrak at +1 (800) 872-7245.

Cheap Amtrak Wolverine tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 161 Amtrak Wolverine trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Amtrak Wolverine tickets start at just HUF 2,016.81. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Amtrak Wolverine tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Amtrak Wolverine tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare Amtrak Wolverine prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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