You may need to know when the train is running if you are traveling between Chicago and Pontica, MI, or its many intermediate stops. That is what this page of printable Amtrak Wolverine Schedule is here for you to use.
The information for these guides comes from Amtrak, and Amtrak can change them anytime.
Temporary Amtrak Wolverine Service Schedule Changes, Service Alerts, And Notices
Amtrak has a webpage that lists cancellations and quick or temporary changes; below links you to that page.
Amtrak Wolverine Service Accommodations
Coach seating – features comfortable seats, a fold-down tray, individual reading lights, and 120v electric outlets. Some cars have USB chargers.
Business class– includes extra legroom, a comfortable seat, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
Plus, you are closer to the cafe car and have lounge access in Chicago Union.
Additionally, Business Class customers receive a 25% bonus on Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
Bikes, Pets, And Luggage
Carry-On/Trainside bicycles: you can bring up to 50 lbs. Standard bicycle sizes apply. Maximum tire width: 2″. Check the link for details; bike service may not be available at all stations.
Pet – Amtrak allows dogs and cats up to 20 pounds (combined weight of pet and carrier) for trips up to seven hours.
Luggage: this train does not offer a checked bag service, but you can bring two pieces of luggage and two personal items. All bags must be under 50 pounds. For more information, check out Amtrak’s baggage policy.
Wolverine Service Food Service
Cafe – offers a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and hot and cold beverages for sale. This car is available for all customers for most of the journey. This car may close at the start and end of the route.
You may bring food and drink aboard the train, but you cannot consume alcohol on the train you brought aboard.
Wolverine Trains 350 and 353 Temporarily Suspended
Effective Monday – Thursday, July 31 – October 5, 2023
Due to infrastructure improvements made by Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation, some Wolverine Service Trains will be affected, as outlined below. Schedule times listed on Amtrak.com have been updated to reflect these changes.
Wolverine Service
- Trains 350 and 353 will operate only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Trains 351, 352, 354, and 355 will operate normally.
- Blue Water Trains 364 and 365 will operate normally and serve Wolverine stations in southwestern Michigan.
Amtrak Wolverine Service Schedule
This page is a guide; check with Amtrak or your eticket for exact times. If there are two times, the first is the arrival, the second is the departure, and if there is only one, it is a quick stop.
Click on the stations to see the services offered at that stop.
Yellow Sections is an Amtrak Connect route. If you travel to one of these communities, you may take the train to Kalamazoo and transfer to a bust there.
Eastbound Amtrak Wolverine Schedule
| Station – Read Down | 350 | 352 | 354 | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL CT Union Station (CHI) | 6:45a | 2:15p | 5:50p | 0 |
| Hammond-Whiting, IN (HMI) CT | 7:11a | – | – | 16 |
| New Buffalo, MI (NBU) ET | 9:04a | 4:31p | 8:04p | 62 |
| Niles, MI (NLS) | 9:29a | 4:52p | 8:24p | 89 |
| Dowagiac, MI (DOA) | 9:40a | – | – | 102 |
| Kalamazoo, MI (KAL) “ | 10:14a | 5:26p | 8:58p | 138 |
| Kalamazoo, MI (KAL) | 11:05a | – | – | |
| Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) | 12:05p | – | – | |
| East Lansing, MI (LNS) | 2:00p | – | – | |
| Flint, MI (FLN) | 3:20p | – | – | |
| Battle Creek, MI (BTL) | 10:50a | 10:56a | 5:57p | 6:03p | 9:29p | 9:35p | 160 |
| Albion, MI (ALI) | – | – | 10:03p | 184 |
| Jackson, MI (JXN) | 11:51a | 6:55p | 10:28p | 208 |
| Ann Arbor, MI (ARB) | 12:28p | 7:35p | 11:08p | 243 |
| Dearborn, MI (DER) | 12:57p | 8:11p | 11:37p | 271 |
| Detroit, MI (DET) | 1:25p | 8:44p | 12:10a | 281 |
| Royal Oak, MI (ROY) | 1:49p | 9:05p | 12:34a | 292 |
| Troy, MI (TRM) | 1:57p | 9:12p | 12:42a | 296 |
| Pontiac, MI (PNT) ET | 2:11p | 9:29p | 1:01a | 304 |
Westbound Amtrak Wolverine Schedule
Yellow Sections is an Amtrak Connect route. If you depart from one of these communities, you will take a bus and transfer to the train in Kalamazoo.
| Station – Read Down | 351 | 353 | 355 | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MI (PNT) ET | 5:43a | 8:50a | 5:28p | 0 |
| Troy, MI (TRM) | 5:56a | 9:04a | 5:41p | 8 |
| Royal Oak, MI (ROY) | 6:03a | 9:12a | 5:48p | 12 |
| Detroit, MI (DET) | 6:26a | 9:35a | 6:11p | 23 |
| Dearborn, MI (DER) | 6:44a | 9:53a | 6:29p | 33 |
| Ann Arbor, MI (ARB) | 7:14a | 10:23a | 7:00p | 61 |
| Jackson, MI (JXN) | 7:51a | 10:58a | 7:37p | 96 |
| Albion, MI (ALI) | 8:15a | – | – | 120 |
| Battle Creek, MI (BTL) | 8:42a | 8:48a | 11:55a | 12:01p | 8:27p | 8:33p | 144 |
| Flint, MI (FLN) | – | – | 2:50p | |
| East Lansing, MI (LNS) | – | – | 4:00p | |
| Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) | – | – | 5:55p | |
| Kalamazoo, MI (KAL) | – | – | 7:00p | |
| Kalamazoo, MI (KAL) | 9:16a | 12:28p | 9:00p | 166 |
| Dowagiac, MI (DOA) | – | – | 9:29p | 202 |
| Niles, MI (NLS) | – | 1:01p | 9:42p | 215 |
| New Buffalo, MI (NBU) ET | – | 1:21p | 10:02p | 242 |
| Hammond-Whiting, IN (HMI) CT | – | 1:15p | 9:54p | 288 |
| Chicago, IL Union Station (CHI) | 10:32a | 2:02p | 10:40p | 304 |
Printable Amtrak Wolverine Schedule
Feel free to print out or download this page from Amtrak.
Amtrak Wolverine Schedule Alternatives
Amtrak Blue Water travels from Chicago, IL, to Port Huron, MI, and has duplicate stops from Chicago, IL, to Battle Creek, MI.
Other Connections To Amtrak Wolverine Service
Amtrak offers connecting services to take passengers beyond where the track goes. You may need to book a train portion to reserve the bus portion. More on that is coming soon.
My goal is to keep these as updated as possible.
Safe Travels,
Kev
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