There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Flint by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 17m$133–291Drive 432.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Flintcar 432.5 mi
7h 27m$79–114Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 27m$124–195Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
8h 16m$94–387Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus
12h 13m$102–214Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DEC - FNT
5h 31m$100–397
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 27m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Flint is to bus and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
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 $130 - $300.
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 $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 10h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 8h 16m.
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 Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 5:17 AM in Springfield and 6:17 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 27m to drive from Springfield to Flint.
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