There are 7 ways to get from Frankenmuth to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train
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 Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 43m$189–342Drive 393.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frankenmuth to Bloomingtoncar 393.7 mi
6h 45m$72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
10h 51m$217–296Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane FNT - BMI
5h 17m$136–412Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Flinttaxi
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
13h$156–236Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
5h 59m$157–431Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane MBS - BMI
7h 3m$88–355
Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankenmuth to Bloomington is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Frankenmuth to Bloomington is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $130 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankenmuth station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Clinton & Jackson, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankenmuth station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Frankenmuth and Bloomington is 404 miles. The road distance is 396 miles.
The best way to get from Frankenmuth to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Frankenmuth to Bloomington, including transfers.
Frankenmuth to Bloomington bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Frankenmuth to Bloomington is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $180 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Frankenmuth, MI, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Frankenmuth to Bloomington-Normal via Flint Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankenmuth to Watterson Commons via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Oakbrook Mall in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Detroit, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $35–110
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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
Frankenmuth to Bloomington bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Bloomington is 1h behind Frankenmuth. It is currently 12:43 PM in Frankenmuth and 11:43 AM in Bloomington.
Frankenmuth to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankenmuth to Bloomington is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Frankenmuth to Bloomington.
There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.







