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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Flint is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Flint is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $65 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Flint?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Flint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Flint?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Chicago to Flint?

The distance between Chicago and Flint is 256 miles. The road distance is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Flint without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $120.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Flint bus from?

Chicago to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Flint train from?

Chicago to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Flint?

The best way to get from Chicago to Flint is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $310 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Chicago to Flint bus arrive?

Chicago to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flint station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Flint?

Flint is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:04 AM in Chicago and 10:04 AM in Flint.

Where does the Chicago to Flint train arrive?

Chicago to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Flint?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Flint is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chicago to Flint.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Flint?

Book your Chicago to Flint train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Flint?

Book your Chicago to Flint bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Flint?

There are 30+ hotels available in Flint.

Chicago to Flint - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Flint by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
5h 3m
$30–120
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to FlintFlixBus 2552
6h 35m
$45–80
Drive 266.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Flint266.5 mi
4h 25m
$49–71
Fly
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
3h 5m
$68–305
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI1483
9h 45m
$65–113

Chicago to Flint by train (Amtrak)

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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