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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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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £295 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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.
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.
Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Coach takes on average 7h 31m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Flint, MI
How to get to Flint, MI from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus9:30 6h35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 17:05 Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI £37 1 One-way 0 changes
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FlixBus9:30 6h35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 17:05 Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI £37 1 One-way 0 changes
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FlixBus9:30 6h35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 17:05 Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI £37 1 One-way 0 changes
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FlixBus23:35 11h20 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 11:55 Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI £40 1 One-way 1 change
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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.
Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Coach takes on average 7h 31m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, United.
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