Busbud recommends taking the train from Ann Arbor to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to 21 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$34
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Barbara C.
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Jean C.
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.
Based on 10223 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$32
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Barbara C.
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Jean C.
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.
Based on 5420 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$125
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Barbara C.
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Jean C.
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.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ann Arbor - Chicago
What is the distance between Ann Arbor and Chicago?
It's about 327 km (203 miles) from Ann Arbor to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ann Arbor to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Ann Arbor, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08-22
US$54
08-23
US$51
Today
US$61
08-25
US$41
08-26
US$32
08-27
US$32
08-28
US$34
08-29
US$41
The cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$32
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 US$32 to US$86 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 US$32 which is on 2025-08-26.
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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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.
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What's the cheapest way to go from Ann Arbor to Chicago?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Ann Arbor to Chicago
The cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$32
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
