Bus Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$43

Friday

$45

Saturday

$44

Sunday

$45

Monday

Tuesday

$82

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 50m	10:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:00 AM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:10:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	6:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:30 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:20:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	3:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:55:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:40 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:30:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 0m	3:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 3:55:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	6:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:30 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:20:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	10:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:00 AM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:10:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:40 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 50m	10:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:00 AM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:10:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	3:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 3:55:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	6:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:30 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:20:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 5m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:30 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:25:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 35m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:00 AM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 7:25:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 50m	10:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:00 AM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:10:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	6:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:30 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:20:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	3:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 3:55:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:40 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 2:30:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 0m	3:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:55 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:55:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	10:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:00 AM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:10:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 PM	Ann Arbor, MI	Amtrak Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:55:00 AM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI via Detroit, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Ann Arbor, MI
  Amtrak Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:25:00 PM to Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI is $38 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus	$38
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	201.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Ann Arbor, MI: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$43

Friday 12/19

$45

Saturday 12/20

$44

Sunday 12/21

$45

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$82

Wednesday 12/24

$52

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $43, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI, with $43. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI:

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Last Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/17/2025

FlixBus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI:

Cheapest Price	$45
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	2:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/17/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Amtrak Station

E William St 115

E William St

E William St 215

University of Michigan

Shell Gas Station

Washtenaw Ave 4000

State + William Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI bus

How much does a Chicago Ann Arbor, MI bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 6h 50m to reach Ann Arbor, MI. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $122. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ann Arbor, MI.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI?

The earliest bus arriving in Ann Arbor, MI from Chicago starts at 6:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Ann Arbor, MI starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Ann Arbor, MI route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Ann Arbor, MI bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Ann Arbor, MI bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Chicago and Ann Arbor, MI. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Ann Arbor, MI

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Ann Arbor, MI

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Ann Arbor, MI. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!