There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Flint by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi
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 Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
9h 17m$61–197Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to FlintFlixBus 2552
11h 10m$67–180Drive 432.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Flint432.5 mi
7h 22m$79–114Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)SPI - FNT
6h 33m$94–377Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
14h 8m$90–197Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)DEC - FNT
6h 18m$197–488
Springfield to Flint by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Flint is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Flint is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $190 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Flint. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Flint via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Springfield and Flint is 442 miles. The road distance is 435 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Flint without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $60 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Springfield to Flint, including transfers.
Springfield to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Flint is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 11h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $380 and takes 6h 33m.
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, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Flint via Chicago in around 11h 10m.
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- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- 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
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:35 AM in Springfield and 2:35 AM in Flint.
Springfield to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Flint is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Springfield to Flint.
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