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Compare bus, train, 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 €24. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 326 km
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€57 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €285 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:35 PM5h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:50 AMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station€911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:35 PM5h15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:50 AMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station€911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA36121:06 PM1h12O'Hare International Airport3:18 PMLansing Capital Region International Airport€3721One-way0 transfers
Other options
48 Lake Shore Limited · 6049 AMTRAK9:30 PM10h10Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL8:40 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI€3481One-way1 transfer
448 Lake Shore Limited · 6049 AMTRAK9:30 PM10h10Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL8:40 AMAnn Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI€3481One-way1 transfer
6:20 AM6h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:30 PMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station€911One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM5h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:55 PMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station€1481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 PM4h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:40 PMAnn Arbor, Amtrak Station€1561One-way0 transfers
AA349810:00 AM1h32O'Hare International Airport12:32 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€1921One-way0 transfers
AA41037:30 AM1h33O'Hare International Airport10:03 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport€1921One-way0 transfers
AA39802:23 PM1h36O'Hare International Airport4:59 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€1921One-way0 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.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average €57.
A bus is €242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average €285.
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 42 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- 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 to go to Ann Arbor, MI by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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