There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Ypsilanti by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2h 58m$132–625Drive 249.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Ypsilanticar 249.8 mi
4h 9m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
5h 18m$214–313Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 8000 / ...
7h 21mFly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3h 27m$188–825Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
4h 30m$125–506Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus 8000 / ...
7h 16m$126–203Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus Detroit to Ann Arbor
9h 6m$58–88
Chicago to Ypsilanti by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ypsilanti is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ypsilanti is to subway and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at YTC - EndPt via NBD Harrison past Service, East Lansing, MI and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dearborn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Chicago and Ypsilanti is 256 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ypsilanti without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Chicago to Ypsilanti, including transfers.
Chicago to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ypsilanti is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $210 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $850 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ypsilanti, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to YTC - EndPt via East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1 in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- D2A2
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- D2A2
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Ypsilanti is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:27 AM in Chicago and 6:27 AM in Ypsilanti.
Chicago to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ypsilanti is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Chicago to Ypsilanti.
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