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Compare train, coach and flight for Flint, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. 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 train costs an average of £40, while a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 350 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is £0.08 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £40.
A train is £185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £225.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Coach takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 5h 10m versus 3h 53m 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 Flint, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get to Chicago, IL from Flint, MI by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:006h05Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI17:05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£441One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus12:006h05Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI17:05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station£441One-way0 changes
Fastest
AA62635:321h27Flint5:59O'Hare International Airport£3571One-way0 changes
Other options
3657:355h20Flint Station, Flint, MI11:55Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£891One-way0 changes
8555 · 35511:5511h30Flint Station, Flint, MI22:25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL£591One-way1 change
UA536218:301h28Flint18:58O'Hare International Airport£3571One-way0 changes
UA47856:251h29Flint6:54O'Hare International Airport£3571One-way0 changes
AA498017:591h44Flint18:43O'Hare International Airport£3571One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Flint, MI to Chicago, IL
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This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is £0.08 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £40.
A train is £185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £225.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Coach takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Flint, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Flint and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Flint Station, Flint, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Coaches mostly depart from Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Indian Trails to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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