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How to get fromFlint to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Flint to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 5m
    $240–375

  2. Drive  436 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Flint to Springfieldcar car 436 mi
    7h 22m
    $72–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    10h 24m

  4. Fly Bishop International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane FNT - SPI
    6h 47m
    $104–398

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    13h 49m
    $168–272

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAN - SPI
    10h 30m
    $73–360

  7. Fly Bishop International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane FNT - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 51m
    $110–408

Flint to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 24m.

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