There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CID - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
5h 44m$142–452Drive 508.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuthcar 508.6 mi
9h 13m$87–126Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 29mFly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CID - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
5h 55m$92–396Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
14h 34mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
15h 17m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $140 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Iowa City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Frankenmuth is 453 miles. The road distance is 511.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 4:52 PM in Cedar Rapids and 5:52 PM in Frankenmuth.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Frankenmuth.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Frankenmuth via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Sarasota/Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $35–100
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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