There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
4h 8m$130–390Drive 290.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuthcar 290.8 mi
5h 1m$54–77Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
5h 19m$230–567Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 26m$150–268Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 4m$165–226Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
4h 28m$80–335Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
8h 55m$126–173Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Frankenmuth290.8 mi
5h 1m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Frankenmuth is 282 miles. The road distance is 292.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $150 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Frankenmuth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $35–100
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
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
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 1:52 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 2:52 AM in Frankenmuth.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Frankenmuth.
There are 35+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Frankenmuth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




