How to get to Flint, MI from Chicago, IL

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Compare train, coach and flight for Chicago, IL to Flint, MI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £295.

Distance: 350 km

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£42

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5h 39m

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5h 9m

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3h 51m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI

Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is a coach with an average price of £40.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average £42.

A coach is £255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average £295.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 39m.

Coach takes on average 7h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Flint, MI including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 3h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI

How to get to Flint, MI from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Flint, MI

Travel to Flint, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Flint, MI including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is a coach with an average price of £40.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average £42.

A coach is £255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average £295.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 39m.

Coach takes on average 7h 31m.

The Chicago, IL to Flint, MI distance is approximately 350 km.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is:
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Flint, MI as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Flint.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Flint Station, Flint, MI.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Flint, MI by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Flint, MI by train.
  • Travel with skywest airlines, United to go to Flint, MI by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Nashville, TN, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Charlotte, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Flint, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To explore Flint, MI, two to three days would be sufficient to visit top attractions like the Flint Institute of Arts, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, and the Sloan Museum of Discovery.

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