Chicago to Ann Arbor flights
Ann Arbor lies 326 km (203 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Ann Arbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 117,070 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | DTW, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 48103–48113 |
Clocks in Ann Arbor are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands 2 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Windsor International Airport (YQG, 65 km), Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 77 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 77 km), Capital Region International Airport (LAN, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 65 km (40 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (regional) | TOL | 77 km (48 mi) | 10,600 ft | 683 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
| Capital Region International Airport (regional) | LAN | 89 km (55 mi) | 8,506 ft | 861 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ann Arbor from Chicago?
326 km (203 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ann Arbor by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Detroit against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Ann Arbor flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW); Ann Arbor also has YQG, TOL, FNT, LAN.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.