There are 6 ways to get from Effingham to Flint by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, 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.
Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
best- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DEC - FNT
5h 55m$91–376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
10h 55m$69–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 54m$119–268Drive 442.5 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Flintcar 442.5 mi
7h 18m$81–117Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CMI - FNT
6h 3m$112–424Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus
14h 23m$104–251
Effingham to Flint by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Flint is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Flint is to drive and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $90 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Flint. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Flint via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Effingham and Flint is 411 miles. The road distance is 445.1 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Flint without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Effingham to Flint, including transfers.
Effingham to Flint bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Flint is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Effingham to Flint via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Flint bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 4:33 AM in Effingham and 5:33 AM in Flint.
Effingham to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Flint is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Effingham to Flint.
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