There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
3h 7m$146–473Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
7h 5m$40–78Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 44m$154–680Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 1m$76–168Bus via Austin/Jackson (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 35m$85–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Ann Arbor241.1 mi
4h 6mDrive 241.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arborcar 241.1 mi
4h 6m$44–64
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Ann Arbor is 263 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Austin/Jackson, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 1:00 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 2:00 AM in Ann Arbor.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ann Arbor.
There are 102+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Ann Arbor. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






