There are 6 ways to get from Flint to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
8h 46m$37–116Bus
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
9h 5m$55–93Drive 324.3 mi
- Drive from Flint to DeKalb324.3 mi
5h 32m$60–86Fly from Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
6h 6m$71–311Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Flint to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
6h 48m$187–506Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MBS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
8h 34m$85–350
Flint to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flint to DeKalb is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to DeKalb is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Flint and DeKalb is 319 miles. The road distance is 326.2 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Flint to DeKalb, including transfers.
Flint to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
The best way to get from Flint to DeKalb is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 5m.
Flint to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 2:00 AM in Flint and 1:00 AM in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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 Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to DeKalb is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Flint to DeKalb.
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