What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and Ann Arbor?

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 Clark/Lake and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from O'Hare to Ann Arbor?

The distance between O'Hare and Ann Arbor is 259 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Ann Arbor bus from?

O'Hare to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Ann Arbor train from?

O'Hare to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from O'Hare to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center, which costs and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the O'Hare to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

O'Hare to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between O'Hare and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 4:22 PM in O'Hare and 5:22 PM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the O'Hare to Ann Arbor train arrive?

O'Hare to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Ann Arbor?

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.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 128+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

O'Hare to Ann Arbor - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from O'Hare to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 31m
$132–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
7h 49m
$40–78
Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 56m
Drive 254.4 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Ann Arborcar 254.4 mi
4h 21m
$44–63
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h 31m
$142–775
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 28m
$98–630
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 50m
$44–283
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 37m
$996–1,110

O'Hare to Ann Arbor by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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 $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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