There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Flint by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)CID - FNT
5h 28m$96–452Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
14h 7m$84–244Bus, train via Davenport
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
12h 38m$98–258Drive 485 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Flint485 mi
8h 39m$89–128Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)CID - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint, MI
7h 33m$116–486Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
14h 36m$88–198Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
17h 25m$114–236
Cedar Rapids to Flint by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Flint is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Flint is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Flint. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Flint via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Flint is 430 miles. The road distance is 487.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Flint without a car is to bus and train via Davenport which takes 12h 38m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cedar Rapids to Flint, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Flint bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Flint is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 14h 36m.
Cedar Rapids to Flint bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 11:53 AM in Cedar Rapids and 12:53 PM in Flint.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Flint via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 36m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–85
Bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–118
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
- Save Fare
- $86
- Flex Fare
- $118
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
- Saver Fare
- $40–85
- Flex Fare
- $55–120
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Bay City, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Flint is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Flint.
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