There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), train, bus, taxi, car, 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
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 42m$135–246Drive 312.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Frankenmuthcar 312.5 mi
5h 28m$57–83Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
8h 48m$125–166Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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 50m$127–381Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 48m$141–192Train, fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
5h 14m$77–326
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Frankenmuth is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 50m and costs $120 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Naperville and Frankenmuth is 308 miles. The road distance is 314.4 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Frankenmuth without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Naperville to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Naperville to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Naperville to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Frankenmuth via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–95 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Naperville to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 4:00 AM in Naperville and 5:00 AM in Frankenmuth.
Naperville to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Frankenmuth is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Naperville to Frankenmuth.
There are 36+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.



