There are 7 ways to get from Frankenmuth to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, 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.
Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly
best- 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
2h 48m$122–336Drive 289.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frankenmuth to Chicagocar 289.2 mi
4h 55m$53–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 45m$154–257Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m$169–227Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
3h$69–279Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Frankenmuth to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 23m$56–315Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Flinttaxi
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
7h 5m$126–171
Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankenmuth to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Frankenmuth to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $120 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankenmuth station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankenmuth station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Frankenmuth and Chicago is 271 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.
The best way to get from Frankenmuth to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Frankenmuth to Chicago, including transfers.
Frankenmuth to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Frankenmuth to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Frankenmuth, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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 Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
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More Questions & Answers
Frankenmuth to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Frankenmuth. It is currently 10:32 PM in Frankenmuth and 9:32 PM in Chicago.
Frankenmuth to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankenmuth to Chicago is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Frankenmuth to Chicago.
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