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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 £38, while a flight costs an average of £273.
Distance: 350 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£52 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £273 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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 Flint, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £52.
A coach is £235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £273.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Coach takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£1. The journey takes 5h 15m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
365 Blue Water7:35 5h10 Flint Station, Flint, MI 11:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £36 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
365 Blue Water7:35 5h10 Flint Station, Flint, MI 11:45 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £36 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
UA573418:27 1h38 Flint 19:05 O'Hare International Airport £362 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
FlixBus12:00 6h05 Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI 17:05 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station £46 1 One-way 0 changes
8555 Connecting Bus · 355 Wolverine11:55 11h55 Flint Station, Flint, MI 22:50 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £53 1 One-way 1 change
UA58599:00 1h43 Flint 9:43 O'Hare International Airport £362 1 One-way 0 changes
AA62996:20 1h39 Flint 6:59 O'Hare International Airport £369 1 One-way 0 changes
AA498717:46 1h44 Flint 18:30 O'Hare International Airport £369 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £52.
A coach is £235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £273.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Coach takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with skywest airlines, United to go to Chicago, IL 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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