There are 6 ways to get from Flint to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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 Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
9h 51m$58–171Bus
- Take the bus from Flint to ChicagoFlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
11h 57m$92–253Drive 442.4 mi
- Drive from Flint to Effingham442.4 mi
7h 13m$81–117Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)FNT - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
5h 57m$96–387Bus, train
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Station
14h 40m$90–177Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)FNT - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
7h 9m$107–403
Flint to Effingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Effingham is to train which costs $55 - $180 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Effingham is to fly and drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $95 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Effingham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Flint and Effingham is 457 miles. The road distance is 445 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Flint to Effingham, including transfers.
Flint to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
Flint to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Effingham is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $260 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Effingham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Chicago in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Bishop International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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 Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Flint to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Effingham is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 3:23 AM in Flint and 2:23 AM in Effingham.
Flint to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Effingham is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Flint to Effingham.
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