There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 14m$45–150Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus FlixBus 2550
5h 45m$30–92Drive 240.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Ann Arborcar 240.9 mi
3h 59m$44–64Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h 48m$62–365Train, bus
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
6h 24m$48–138Fly 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 Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
5h 4m$122–365Fly 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, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 15m$60–377Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 13m$82–464
Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from State & Washington and arriving at Ann Arbor via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Ann Arbor is 244 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $150.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, 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 $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor 3 times a week. Tickets cost $28–90 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 2:21 PM in Chicago Loop and 3:21 PM in Ann Arbor.
Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor is 242 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Chicago Loop to Ann Arbor.
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