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How to get fromChicago Loop to Frankenmuthby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    5h 38m
    $103–205

  2. Drive 290.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Frankenmuthcar290.6 mi
    4h 53m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to FlintbusFlixBus 2552
    2. Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
    7h 5m
    $125–220

  4. Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
    3h 35m
    $122–355

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MIbus1483
    10h 20m
    $135–242

  6. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)planeORD - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
    3h 47m
    $102–340

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frankenmuth via Kalamazoo, MI and Flint, MI in around 10h 20m.

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