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

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Travel Information from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI

distanceDistance202 miles (326 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$24 - $39
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $24 (€22) • 1 h 16 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $24 (€22) • 1 h 16 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 202 miles (326 km) from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI.

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from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI

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

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train

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
06:45AM4h41
Union Station, Chicago, IL
12:26PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$481One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
06:20AM6h10
Chicago, IL
01:30PMAnn Arbor, MI
$421One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
05:50PM4h14
Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:04PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$621One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
04:00PM6h04
Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:04PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$711One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
02:15PM4h16
Union Station, Chicago, IL
07:31PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$921One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:30PM10h10
Union Station, Chicago, IL
08:40AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$1251One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
04:00PM5h15
Chicago, IL
10:15PMAnn Arbor, MI
$421One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
10:10PM5h50
Chicago, IL
05:00AMAnn Arbor, MI
$421One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:55AM9h15
Chicago, IL
05:10PMAnn Arbor, MI
$811One-way
2 transfers
American Airlines
10:28AM5h06
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
04:34PMDetroit Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW)
$4581One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
08:05AM5h42
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
02:47PMDetroit Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW)
$4581One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
01:33PM4h26
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
06:59PMDetroit Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW)
$4581One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $28 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey between Chicago and Ann Arbor.

Travel information from Chicago to Ann Arbor with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: $110
  • Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Chicago to Ann Arbor travel information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $28
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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

FAQs: Travel to Ann Arbor, MI 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 Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI.
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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Ann Arbor, MI from Chicago, IL is by taking a flight, which costs on average $24 (€22).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI:

Taking a flight costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.

A flight is $15 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $39 (€35) from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI.

The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 16 min.

There are alternative travel options to Ann Arbor, MI that take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 10 min.

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 14 min of travel time.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is approximately 202 miles (326 km).

The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is:

  • 6 buses a day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI:

    • You can travel to Ann Arbor, MI from Chicago, IL by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI.
    • You can travel by plane between Chicago, IL and Ann Arbor, MI with Spirit Airlines, and you can find Spirit Airlines Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI tickets for $24 (€22) on Omio.
    • You can travel by train between Chicago, IL and Ann Arbor, MI with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI tickets for $39 (€35) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Ann Arbor, MI with FlixBus or Greyhound.
    • You can check for a direct flight to Ann Arbor, MI with with 2 direct flights per day.
    • You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Ann Arbor, MI with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Ann Arbor, MI tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Detroit, MI, Stickney, IL, Dearborn, MI or Detroit, OR. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Chicago, IL and Ann Arbor, MI itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Ann Arbor, MI and any of these top destinations today!
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