There are 6 ways to get from McHenry to Frankenmuth by train, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
best- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- 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 29m$131–389Drive 338.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McHenry to Frankenmuthcar 338.4 mi
6h 7m$62–90Train
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 5m$160–271Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
9h 37m$135–191Train, fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- 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 49m$81–334Bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 16m$174–244
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from McHenry to Frankenmuth is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from McHenry to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Front/Lillian and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from McHenry to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between McHenry and Frankenmuth is 295 miles. The road distance is 340.4 miles.
The best way to get from McHenry to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from McHenry to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
McHenry to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
McHenry to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Metra, depart from McHenry station.
The best way to get from McHenry to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from McHenry to Frankenmuth via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front/Lillian to Frankenmuth via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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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More Questions & Answers
McHenry to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of McHenry. It is currently 8:17 AM in McHenry and 9:17 AM in Frankenmuth.
McHenry to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Frankenmuth is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from McHenry to Frankenmuth.
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