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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €311.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €328 Average price |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL
Trains from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€61) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€61) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Ypsilanti, MI and Chicago, IL from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ypsilanti, MI to Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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