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How to get fromSpringfield to Frankenmuthby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Frankenmuth by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    9h 52m
    $210–381

  2. Drive 456 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Frankenmuthcar car 456 mi
    7h 54m
    $84–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 2m
    $200–287

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SPI - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $154–437

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus bus
    12h 49m
    $175–306

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DEC - FNT
    3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $155–447

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Frankenmuth via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak Station in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Frankenmuth via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 11h 2m.

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