There are 7 ways to get from Duluth to Frankenmuth by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DLH - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
7h 45m$151–482Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DLH - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
8h 37m$101–426Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
17h 25m$294–620Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
18h 2m$239–355Drive 617.9 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Frankenmuthcar 617.9 mi
11h 13m$113–163Fly to Detroit, bus, taxi
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Detroit (DTW)plane DLH - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
10h 12m$184–664Bus via Escanaba
- Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Bay Citybus
20h 54m$146–272
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Frankenmuth is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 45m and costs $150 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
The distance between Duluth and Frankenmuth is 533 miles. The road distance is 621.5 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 25m and costs $290 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Duluth to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Duluth to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
Duluth to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 2:45 PM in Duluth and 3:45 PM in Frankenmuth.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Frankenmuth is 621 miles. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Duluth to Frankenmuth.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth to Frankenmuth via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 18h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
- 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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