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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 €31. 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 326 km
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€69 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m 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.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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 €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average €35.
A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 27 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.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Barons Bus to go to Ann Arbor, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Ann Arbor, MI by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Ann Arbor, MI by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines.
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