There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Detroit, bus
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)MCI - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
7h 8m$129–370Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak StationWolverine
16h 15m$102–324Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
17h 57m$103–290Drive 705.6 mi
- Drive from Independence to Ann Arbor705.6 mi
12h 10m$129–186Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)MCI - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
11h 3m$122–632
Independence to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $120 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Ann Arbor via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between Independence and Ann Arbor is 701 miles. The road distance is 709.7 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 16h 15m and costs $100 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Independence to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Independence to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 16h 15m and costs $100 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 17h 57m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Independence Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Ann Arbor via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 17h 57m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–180
- 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
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
- 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
Independence to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 12:23 PM in Independence and 1:23 PM in Ann Arbor.
Independence to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Ann Arbor is 710 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Independence to Ann Arbor.
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