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Compare train, bus, and flight for Flint, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 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 bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $366.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$366 Average price | $73 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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 Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $73 (€61).
A bus is $311 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $366 (€307).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
You'll arrive about 2h 21m sooner (1h 32m by flight vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $366 (€307) 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 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 Water · 305 Lincoln Service7:35 AM11h07Flint Station, Flint, MI5:42 PMSummit Station, Summit, IL$681One-way1 transfer
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- 365 Blue Water · 305 Lincoln Service7:35 AM11h07Flint Station, Flint, MI5:42 PMSummit Station, Summit, IL$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 365 Blue Water · 305 Lincoln Service7:35 AM11h07Flint Station, Flint, MI5:42 PMSummit Station, Summit, IL$681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $73 (€61).
A bus is $311 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flint, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $366 (€307).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Flint Station, Flint, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Flint and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Flint, Miller Road (West Miller Apartments), MI and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL 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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