There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Frankenmuth by subway, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Subway, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best- Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
- 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 6m$124–380Drive 302.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Evanston to Frankenmuthcar 302.6 mi
5h 14m$56–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 13m$142–248Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 47m$142–202Fly 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 30m$74–325Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
8h 29m$126–168
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Frankenmuth is to subway and fly and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Evanston and Frankenmuth is 283 miles. The road distance is 304.3 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Evanston to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Evanston to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Evanston to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Davis to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Evanston to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 5:39 PM in Evanston and 6:39 PM in Frankenmuth.
Evanston to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Frankenmuth is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Evanston to Frankenmuth.
There are 36+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.