What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Chicago is 244 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

The train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Chicago bus from?

Ann Arbor to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Chicago train from?

Ann Arbor to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Chicago bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 3:24 PM in Ann Arbor and 2:24 PM in Chicago.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Chicago train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Chicago is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Ann Arbor to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

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There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 18m
$130–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h
$35–65
Drive 240.2 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Chicagocar 240.2 mi
4h 1m
$44–64
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 26m
$45–253
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 39m
$139–332
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
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 1m
$139–772
Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
5h 32m
$76–454

Ann Arbor to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

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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 $130–210 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 $40–65 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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