There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Ann by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3h 18m$92–345Drive 312 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lake Anncar 312 mi
5h 40m$57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
8h 54m$109–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
9h 22m$111–206Bus via M-137 at Blue Vase Books
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 21m$82–134
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Ann is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Ann is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $90 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Ann. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Ann is 260 miles. The road distance is 313.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Ann without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chicago to Lake Ann, including transfers.
Chicago to Lake Ann bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Ann is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $90 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 8h 54m.
Chicago to Lake Ann bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Lake Ann is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:08 PM in Chicago and 5:08 PM in Lake Ann.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Ann, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lake Ann via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Traverse City, MI in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Ann is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Chicago to Lake Ann.
There are 585+ hotels available in Lake Ann.





