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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from lei158. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. 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 lei158, and a bus costs an average of lei196.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei259 Average price Cheapest | lei260 Average price | lei314 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 |
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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 bus is lei30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average lei290.
A bus is lei1521 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average lei1781.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Flint, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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 AM5h20Flint Station, Flint, MI11:55 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILlei2091One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
365 Blue Water7:35 AM5h20Flint Station, Flint, MI11:55 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILlei2091One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA53626:32 PM1h29Flint7:01 PMO'Hare International Airportlei13931One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus12:00 PM6h35Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Stationlei2571One-way0 transfers
8555 AMTRAK · 355 Wolverine11:55 AM11h55Flint Station, Flint, MI10:50 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILlei3621One-way1 transfer
AA49805:45 PM1h44Flint6:29 PMO'Hare International Airportlei11771One-way0 transfers
AA62636:25 AM1h34Flint6:59 AMO'Hare International Airportlei13451One-way0 transfers
UA47715:30 AM1h29Flint5:59 AMO'Hare International Airportlei13931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is lei1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average lei260.
A train is lei1178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average lei1437.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- 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 Flint, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, 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.
- Buses 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 bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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