There are 6 ways to get from Lombard to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 32m$217–318Drive 308.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Frankenmuthcar 308.6 mi
5h 22m$57–82Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
8h 35m$132–173Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- 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 39m$126–370Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 42mTrain, fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- 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 58m$76–315
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Frankenmuth is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Westmore-Meyers/Washington and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Lombard and Frankenmuth is 301 miles. The road distance is 310.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Lombard to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Lombard to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Lombard to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lombard to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $210 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week, and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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
- 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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Lombard to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 2:35 AM in Lombard and 3:35 AM in Frankenmuth.
Lombard to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Frankenmuth is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Lombard to Frankenmuth.
There are 23+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.






