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How to get fromSpringfield to Flintby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Flint by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    9h 17m
    $242–377

  2. Drive  432.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Flintcar car 432.5 mi
    7h 27m
    $79–114

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 22m

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SPI - FNT
    7h 53m
    $99–397

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 27m

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DEC - FNT
    5h 39m
    $100–406

Springfield to Flint by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 4 times a day.

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