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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $595.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $595 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $83.
A bus is $546 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $595.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 4h 36m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:25 PM 5h00 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:25 PM 5h00 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 9:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA33641:34 PM 1h33 Detroit Wayne County Airport 2:07 PM O'Hare International Airport $267 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 353 Wolverine · 305 Lincoln Service
10:28 AM 8h14 Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI 5:42 PM Summit Station, Summit, IL $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
12:35 AM 5h50 Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station 5:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA50036:42 AM 1h48 Detroit Wayne County Airport 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport $267 1 One-way 0 transfers- AA6325
9:10 PM 1h50 Detroit Wayne County Airport 10:00 PM O'Hare International Airport $267 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AA1227 · AA8187:43 AM 5h36 Detroit Wayne County Airport 12:19 PM O'Hare International Airport $277 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $83.
A bus is $546 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $595.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ann Arbor, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines, psa airlines.
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