There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Flint by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
8h 39m$49–188Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to FlintFlixBus 2552
9h 30m$55–149Drive 366.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Flint366.9 mi
6h 4m$67–97Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)CMI - FNT
5h 14m$98–372Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
13h 45m$109–175Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)DEC - FNT
6h 24m$201–493
Champaign to Flint by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Flint is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Flint is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Flint. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Flint via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Champaign and Flint is 385 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Flint without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $45 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Champaign to Flint, including transfers.
Champaign to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Flint is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $45 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $380 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Flint via Chicago in around 9h 30m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:14 PM in Champaign and 1:14 PM in Flint.
Champaign to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Flint is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Champaign to Flint.
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