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How to get fromChicago to Franklinby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Franklin by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Manitowocbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    4h 45m
    $127–201

  2. Drive 187.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Franklincar car 187.6 mi
    3h 34m
    $35–50

  3. Fly to Green Bay

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    3h 37m
    $132–395

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Manitowocbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    4h 51m
    $112–160

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE) (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    6h 37m
    $112–158

  6. Fly to Appleton International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    2. Take the taxi from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Franklintaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $252–785

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Franklin, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Manitowoc 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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