There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Frankenmuth by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CMI - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
5h 17m$153–432Drive 390.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Frankenmuthcar 390.4 mi
6h 34m$72–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 14m$192–344Bus
- Take the bus from Isr to Downtown Chicagobus 2-Northbound / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 42m$206–290Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CMI - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
6h 22m$103–377Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
10h$170–228
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Frankenmuth is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 17m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Isr and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Champaign and Frankenmuth is 346 miles. The road distance is 392.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Champaign to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Champaign to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Isr station.
Champaign to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $190 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Frankenmuth via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak Station in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isr to Frankenmuth via Downtown Chicago, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Isr to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Chicago to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Isr to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Downtown Chicago station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:17 PM in Champaign and 11:17 PM in Frankenmuth.
Champaign to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Frankenmuth is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Champaign to Frankenmuth.
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