MI → IL · about 203 miles
Ann Arbor to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 36 direct buses and trains a week from Ann Arbor to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:35 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 36
- Fastest trip
- 3h 55m
- First departure
- 12:35 AM
- Last departure
- 7:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | 5:25 AM | 5h 50m | Daily | Ann Arbor Depot Street to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:14 AM | 10:32 AM | 4h 18m | Daily | Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:19 AM | 10:42 AM | 4h 23m | Daily | Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 11:15 AM | 3h 55m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Ann Arbor Depot Street to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 11:20 AM | 3h 55m | Tue | Ann Arbor Depot Street to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 2:20 PM | 6h 00m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Ann Arbor Depot Street to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:23 AM | 2:02 PM | 4h 39m | Daily | Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:28 AM | 2:12 PM | 4h 44m | Daily | Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:25 PM | 9:25 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Ann Arbor Depot Street to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:40 PM | 10:25 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 10:40 PM | 4h 40m | Daily | Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ann Arbor
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Ann Arbor
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Ann Arbor to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Ann Arbor to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Ann Arbor to Chicago?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Ann Arbor?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.