IL → MI · about 203 miles
Chicago to Ann Arbor bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 36 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Ann Arbor. The fastest takes 3 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:20 AM and the last at 11:35 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 36
- Fastest trip
- 3h 55m
- First departure
- 6:20 AM
- Last departure
- 11:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | 1:30 PM | 6h 10m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor Depot Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 12:26 PM | 4h 41m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 12:31 PM | 4h 46m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 7:31 PM | 4h 16m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 7:25 PM | 3h 55m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor Depot Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 7:40 PM | 4h 10m | Thu | Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor Depot Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 7:56 PM | 4h 21m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:55 PM | 9:55 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor Depot Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 11:04 PM | 4h 14m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 11:09 PM | 4h 19m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:35 PM | 5:50 AM +1 day | 5h 15m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor Depot Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Ann Arbor The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Ann Arbor
Return trip: Ann Arbor to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Ann Arbor?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 21 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Ann Arbor?
The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Ann Arbor?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Ann Arbor leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.