There are 7 ways to get from Flint to Joliet 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 7m$72–293Drive 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 49m$47–256Train
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
7h 7m$68–156Bus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
7h 29m$68–99Drive 276.9 mi
- Drive from Flint to Jolietcar 276.9 mi
4h 42m$51–73Bus 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 16m$67–299Bus, train
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
8h 6m$48–71
Flint to Joliet by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Joliet is to bus and train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs $70 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Flint and Joliet is 289 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Flint to Joliet, including transfers.
Flint to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Flint to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Joliet is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Flint to Joliet bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 8:46 PM in Flint and 7:46 PM in Joliet.
Flint to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Joliet is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Flint to Joliet.
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