There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Flint by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, 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 from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CMI - FNT
4h 23m$93–372Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
9h 30m$45–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 39m$84–195Drive 366.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Flintcar 366.9 mi
6h 7m$67–97Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DEC - FNT
5h 7m$196–503Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus
12h$90–154
Champaign to Flint by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Flint is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Flint is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $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 323 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 $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 8h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- $28–65
- 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
- $55–130
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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 Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 10:37 AM in Champaign and 11:37 AM 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 7m to drive from Champaign to Flint.
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