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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 202 miles (326 km)

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$79

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$57

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4h 53m

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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.

Our recommendation

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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.

Amtrak350 Wolverine
06:45AM4h41
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
12:26PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
11:35PM5h15
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
05:50AMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Sky West AirlinesAA6368
04:44PM1h12
O'Hare International Airport
06:56PMFlint
$3661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak352 Wolverine
02:15PM4h16
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
07:31PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$541One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak354 Wolverine
05:50PM4h14
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:04PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$501One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak364 Blue Water · 354 Wolverine
04:00PM6h04
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:04PMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI
$671One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
03:55PM5h00
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
09:55PMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station
$481One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
07:00AM9h15
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
05:15PMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station
$741One-way
2 transfers
Sky West AirlinesAA4956
09:40AM1h15
O'Hare International Airport
11:55AMFlint
$3661One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5601
02:45PM1h17
O'Hare International Airport
05:02PMFlint
$3661One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5756
10:55AM1h35
O'Hare International Airport
01:30PMDetroit Wayne County Airport
$3851One-way
0 transfers

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

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 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Ann Arbor, MI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $43 (€34).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $66 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 14m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

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:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Ann Arbor, MI 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 Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Ann Arbor, MI by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Ann Arbor, MI by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Barons Bus to go to Ann Arbor, MI by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Detroit, MI, Stickney, IL, Detroit, OR, Dearborn, MI, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ann Arbor, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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