Chicago to Ann Arbor by train
Ann Arbor lies 326 km (203 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 25 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 398 km (247 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| 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) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Ann Arbor station, Ann Arbor station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 48103–48113 |
Clocks in Ann Arbor are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 4 h 25 min journey lands 5 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Ann Arbor from Chicago?
326 km (203 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 398 km (247 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ann Arbor by train?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. 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).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- 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.