What is the distance between Ann Arbor and Chicago?

The distance separating Ann Arbor and Chicago is 203 miles (327 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Ann Arbor, chances are that your bus will leave from Train Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Field Museum, Brookfield Zoo, Grant Park, Architectural River Cruise and Shedd Aquarium.

Bus Ann Arbor to Chicago from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	4h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:20am	Ann Arbor	6h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	6h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	4h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:20am	Ann Arbor	6h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	6h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	4h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	6h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:20am	Ann Arbor	8h 45m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	4h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	6h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:20am	Ann Arbor	8h 45m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:20pm	Ann Arbor	5h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	12h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20pm	Ann Arbor	8h 15m	12:35am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:20pm	Ann Arbor	5h 5m	9:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:10am	Ann Arbor	12h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20pm	Ann Arbor	8h 5m	12:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Chicago on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	Ann Arbor	6h	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	4h 10m	11:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Ann Arbor	5h 50m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	8h 35m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	8:15am	Ann Arbor	6h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ann Arbor to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $125	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$42 - $125	Average Duration4h 39m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Ann Arbor to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 39mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest ticket

30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ann Arbor to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39

Average bus trip duration8h 5m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:45am

Distance203 miles (327 km)

Latest bus departure5:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,293 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Ann Arbor Chicago recent customer reviews

The bus had a mechanical breakdown that led to a delay part way thru the trip. Me and two other passengers had to be at the Chicago airport by 6pm, which was not possible had we waited for the next bus or for the repair technician to fix the broken fan belt. It cost us hundreds of dollars, each to pay for an Uber car to continue the journey to Chicago.

Barbara C.

July 25, 2025

I take Greyhound fairly frequently, and with weather I understand that delays are bound to happen. However this time the bus was 5 hours late with minimal to no updates while waiting, which severely, negatively impacted my day and any plans I had had.

Timothy W.

February 9, 2020

I was incredibly dissatisfied. Our bus was already an hour late and then only had 10 seats for 30+ ticketed customers. The driver of the first bus told us not to worry and that another one would be coming for the rest of us. Greyhound was called and could not confirm this or give us an arrival estimate. Staff at the station did not have any helpful information. The bus eventually showed up 3 hours after scheduled. At one point the bus driver got lost and asked passengers for directions.

Alison B.

March 18, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,767 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,501 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5501 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $125

Amtrak Ann Arbor Chicago recent customer reviews

Our Amtrack experience is satisfying but we missed our flixbus return trip because when we go to the Amtrak station the flixbus is not there as what your busbad agent instruct us.

Jean C.

October 20, 2023

A huge delay with close to no apologies.

Lillian H.

August 2, 2024

quiet and peaceful and on time

Richard C.

October 23, 2023

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Ann Arbor to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Ann Arbor and Chicago?

Stops in Ann Arbor

A - Train Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ann Arbor - Chicago

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/01

$39

10/02

$43

Today

$48

10/04

$41

10/05

$39

10/06

$33

10/07

$24

10/08

$32

The cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ann Arbor to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $91 for a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ann Arbor to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 5m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 39m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures2

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