How to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL

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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 $35. 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 $35, and a bus costs an average of $46.

Distance: 217 miles (350 km)

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$64

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$66

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5h 40m

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7h 26m

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6h 56m

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The cheapest way to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $66 (€53).

A train is $330 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $394 (€318).

The fastest way to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

Bus takes on average 6h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Flint, MI and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users.

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from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL

How to get from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    4:05 PM6h30
    Flint, MI
    10:35 PMChicago, IL
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:05 PM6h30
    Flint, MI
    10:35 PMChicago, IL
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:05 PM6h30
    Flint, MI
    10:35 PMChicago, IL
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    3:55 PM11h45
    Flint, MI
    3:40 AMChicago, IL
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    10:10 PM13h15
    Flint, MI
    11:25 AMChicago, IL
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak
    4:55 PM11h45
    Flint, MI
    4:40 AMChicago, IL
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Flint, MI and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $66 (€53).

A train is $330 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $394 (€318).

The fastest way to travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

Bus takes on average 6h 56m.

The distance from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is approximately 217 miles (350 km).
The average frequency per day from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Indian Trails to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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