There are 8 ways to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 1m$78–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
6h 46m$38–80Drive 254.4 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Ann Arborcar 254.4 mi
4h 21m$47–68Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
4h 13m$160–670Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m$88–122Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
4h 59m$142–485Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to Blake Transit Centerbus
5h 45m$80–483Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
5h 41m$644–1,055
O'Hare to Ann Arbor by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ann Arbor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between O'Hare and Ann Arbor is 259 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
O'Hare to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, 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 $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from East Lansing Marriott to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 5:44 AM in O'Hare and 6:44 AM in Ann Arbor.
O'Hare to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Ann Arbor is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from O'Hare to Ann Arbor.
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