There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 38m$152–258Drive 290.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuthcar 290.9 mi
4h 56m$54–77Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 43m$165–224Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- 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
3h 50m$128–385Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
7h 14m$127–173Fly 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 10m$78–330
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $120 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Frankenmuth is 280 miles. The road distance is 292.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- $90–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 2:28 PM in Chicago Union Station and 3:28 PM in Frankenmuth.
Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Frankenmuth.
There are 37+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.




