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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $376 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $319 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $376 (€305).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
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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.
- 12:35 AM5h50Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:35 AM5h50Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA37655:46 AM1h07Lansing Capital Region International Airport5:53 AMO'Hare International Airport$4171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 355 Wolverine6:00 PM4h50Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI9:50 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$541One-way0 transfers
- 351 Wolverine7:51 AM4h28Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI11:19 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$761One-way0 transfers
- 353 Wolverine10:23 AM4h49Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI2:12 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$761One-way0 transfers
- 5:25 PM5h00Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station9:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
- AA410310:33 AM1h31Detroit Wayne County Airport11:04 AMO'Hare International Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
- AA34981:02 PM1h34Detroit Wayne County Airport1:36 PMO'Hare International Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
- AA35008:58 PM1h37Detroit Wayne County Airport9:35 PMO'Hare International Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $319 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $376 (€305).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
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