There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Brookfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 13m$80–164Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 5m$40–75Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 34m$85–120Drive 247.7 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Brookfieldcar 247.7 mi
4h 15m$46–66Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus
3h 52m$57–326Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus
4h 40m$141–675Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Brookfieldtrain
4h 46m$142–487
Ann Arbor to Brookfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Brookfield is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Brookfield is to drive and fly and line 331 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Brookfield station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Brookfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Brookfield is 256 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Brookfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Ann Arbor to Brookfield, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Brookfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Brookfield is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Brookfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Brookfield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Brookfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Brookfield is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 7:13 AM in Ann Arbor and 6:13 AM in Brookfield.
Ann Arbor to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Brookfield is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Ann Arbor to Brookfield.
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