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How to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL

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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 €29. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €74.

Distance: 202 miles (326 km)

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€62

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€45

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€216

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5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

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30m

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5h 22m

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4h 52m

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4h 27m

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1h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL

How to get from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM4h10
Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station
11:25AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak355 Wolverine
07:00PM4h40
Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
10:40PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$531One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA426
09:00AM1h31
Detroit Wayne County Airport
09:31AMO'Hare International Airport
$4831One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Greyhound
09:20AM6h00
Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station
02:20PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
05:25PM5h00
Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station
09:25PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:35AM5h50
Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station
05:25AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5686
05:44PM1h37
Flint
06:21PMO'Hare International Airport
$4611One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4714
07:00AM1h51
Flint
07:51AMO'Hare International Airport
$4611One-way
0 transfers
Sky West AirlinesAA6378
07:26PM1h39
Flint
08:05PMO'Hare International Airport
$4611One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ann Arbor, MI and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $45 (€35).

A bus is $58 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $95 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 18m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL is approximately 202 miles (326 km).
The average frequency per day from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 28 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Ann Arbor, MI to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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