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Six ways to Travel from Chicago to Franklin

Composite routes from Chicago to Franklin

Cheapest
7 h 12 min
Car
657 km.
from $36
Other
7 h 58 min
380 km.
from $59.83
8 h 25 min
Train, bus via Indianapolis, Train, bus via Indianapolis
380 km.
from $140.54
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
380 km.
from $208.37
9 h 38 min
Train, Bus
380 km.
from $103.15

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$407.64

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$382.16

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$407.64

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$114.65

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.08–$9.04

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$95.54
Bus from Indianapolis to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$53.50
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.02–$101.91

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$82.80
Bus from Gary, IN to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$76.43

Butler County RTA

Phone:
+1 513-785-5237
Website:
butlercountyrta.com
Bus from Government Square Area H to Meijer
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave WB to Meijer
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Franklin?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Franklin is to bus via Cincinnati which costs $38.04 - $103.26 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Franklin?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $152.17 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Chicago to Franklin?

The distance between Chicago and Franklin is 462 km. The road distance is 467 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Franklin without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Franklin?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chicago to Franklin, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Franklin?

The best way to get from Chicago to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $152.17 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $119.57 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Franklin?

Franklin is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:59 in Chicago and 04:59 in Franklin.

Can I drive from Chicago to Franklin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Franklin is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Chicago to Franklin.

Where can I stay near Franklin?

There are 182+ hotels available in Franklin. Prices start at $38.08 per night.
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