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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Flint, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $60 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 train costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $379.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$379 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 $0.14 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $60 (€50).
A train is $318 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $379 (€316).
Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
You'll arrive about 2h 31m sooner (1h 20m by flight vs 3h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $379 (€316) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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.
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FlixBus11:35 PM11h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:00 PMFlint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI$391One-way1 transfer
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- +FlixBus11:35 PM11h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station12:00 PMFlint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 364 Blue Water4:00 PM5h03Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:03 PMFlint Station, Flint, MI$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus9:30 AM6h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:05 PMFlint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI:
A train is $0.14 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $60 (€50).
A train is $318 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Flint, MI costing on average $379 (€316).
Other travel options to Flint, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses 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, 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 United, skywest airlines to go to Flint, MI by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Flint, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Flint, MI by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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