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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    4h 18m
    $80–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h
    $35–130

  3. Drive 240.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Chicagocar car 240.2 mi
    4h 1m
    $44–64

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 11m
    $50–303

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3h 39m
    $139–482

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3h 56m
    $159–572

Ann Arbor to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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