What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Flint?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Flint is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Flint?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Flint is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $70 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Flint?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Flint. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Flint via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Flint?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Joliet to Flint?

The distance between Joliet and Flint is 288 miles. The road distance is 279.2 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Flint without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Flint without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Flint?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Joliet to Flint, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Flint bus from?

Joliet to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Flint train from?

Joliet to Flint train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.

Train or bus from Joliet to Flint?

The best way to get from Joliet to Flint is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Joliet to Flint bus arrive?

Joliet to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flint station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Flint?

Flint is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 3:14 AM in Joliet and 4:14 AM in Flint.

Where does the Joliet to Flint train arrive?

Joliet to Flint train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Flint?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Flint is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Joliet to Flint.

How do I get a train ticket from Joliet to Flint?

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Where can I stay near Flint?

There are 33+ hotels available in Flint.

Joliet to Flint - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Flint by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, fly to Bishop International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
4h 25m
$73–322
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
9h 7m
$44–70
Train
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 24m
$66–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m
$71–102
Drive 277.5 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Flintcar 277.5 mi
4h 41m
$51–74
Train, fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
3. Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
6h 37m
$72–330

Joliet to Flint by train and foot

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.7 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Flint Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Flint once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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