There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Detroit, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h 57m$481–1,222Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MSP - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
8h 27m$89–480Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 53m$120–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
14h 8m$162–382Drive 648 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Ann Arborcar 648 mi
10h 41m$119–171Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Ann Arborbus FlixBus 2550
15h 5m$100–157
Minneapolis to Ann Arbor by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $480 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ann Arbor is 571 miles. The road distance is 651.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 13h 53m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor is to bus via Chicago which takes 13h 53m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Milwaukee, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Grand Rapids, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Iron Mountain, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 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
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 7:40 AM in Minneapolis and 8:40 AM in Ann Arbor.
Minneapolis to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ann Arbor is 652 miles. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor.
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