There are 7 ways to get from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 5m$146–268Drive 253.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso to Frankenmuthcar 253.9 mi
4h 21m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10m$161–238Bus, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- 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
5h 8m$128–393Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 52m$157–280Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus
- Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
9h 35m$132–184Bus, fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- 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 27m$78–338
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from 260 Brown and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Frankenmuth is 329 miles. The road distance is 255.4 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 5m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Valparaiso Transit, depart from 260 Brown station.
Valparaiso to Frankenmuth train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from 260 Brown to Frankenmuth via 333 S Franklin Street, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 8h 52m.
- 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
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
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Valparaiso to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Valparaiso Transit, arrive at 333 S Franklin Street station.
Frankenmuth is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 3:18 PM in Valparaiso and 4:18 PM in Frankenmuth.
Valparaiso to Frankenmuth train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Frankenmuth is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Valparaiso to Frankenmuth.
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