There are 7 ways to get from Flint to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bishop International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 55m$72–283Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, train
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
4h 30m$52–306Train
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 15m$93–177Bus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
9h 9m$108–153Drive 313.1 mi
- Drive from Flint to Crystal Lakecar 313.1 mi
5h 29m$58–83Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 56m$67–289Bus, train
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
9h 13m$54–84
Flint to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Crystal Lake is to bus and train which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Jefferson & Washington, Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Flint and Crystal Lake is 277 miles. The road distance is 314.9 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Flint to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Flint to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Flint to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flint to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 1:57 AM in Flint and 12:57 AM in Crystal Lake.
Flint to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Crystal Lake is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Flint to Crystal Lake.
There are 82+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.







