There are 6 ways to get from Missouri to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 3m$462–972Drive 714.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Ann Arborcar 714.2 mi
12h 10m$131–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
14h 1m$217–445Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
16h 28m$172–290Fly from Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 51m$399–1,120Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 1m$227–405
Missouri to Ann Arbor by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $460 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Des Moines and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Kansas City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Missouri and Ann Arbor is 490 miles. The road distance is 718.3 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $210 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Missouri to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Missouri to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Missouri to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $210 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 16h 28m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Union Station, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- 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
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Missouri to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Missouri. It is currently 2:03 AM in Missouri and 3:03 AM in Ann Arbor.
Missouri to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Ann Arbor is 718 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Missouri to Ann Arbor.
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