There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Flint by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, 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.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
3h 40m$89–377Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
11h 10m$55–104Train (Amtrak)
- 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$113–254Drive 432.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Flintcar 432.5 mi
7h 27m$79–114Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DEC - FNT
5h 1m$192–488Train, 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 23m$94–199
Springfield to Flint by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Flint is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Flint is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $380.
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 387 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 $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- $45–110
- 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
- $65–150
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 2:49 PM in Springfield and 3:49 PM 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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