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Compare train, bus, 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 train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m 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 Chicago, IL to Flint, MI:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $352 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $409 (€330).
Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Flint, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:30 AM6h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:05 PMFlint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 AM6h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:05 PMFlint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA53667:00 AM1h11O'Hare International Airport9:11 AMFlint$2481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 364 Blue Water4:00 PM5h03Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:03 PMFlint Station, Flint, MI$561One-way0 transfers
+FlixBus11:35 PM11h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:00 PMFlint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI$611One-way1 transfer- 350 Wolverine · 8150 AMTRAK6:45 AM9h20Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:05 PMFlint Station, Flint, MI$651One-way1 transfer
AA48979:09 PM1h17O'Hare International Airport11:26 PMFlint$2481One-way0 transfers- UA579212:40 PM1h19O'Hare International Airport2:59 PMFlint$2481One-way0 transfers
- UA58724:20 PM1h19O'Hare International Airport6:39 PMFlint$2481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $352 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $409 (€330).
Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Flint, MI as scheduled services by train, bus, 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.
- Buses 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 bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Flint, MI by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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