There are 6 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MWA - FNT
6h$135–491Drive 564.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flintcar 564.9 mi
9h 22m$104–149Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
11h 54m$177–373Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus
14h 50m$141–295Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane PAH - FNT
12h 48m$244–576Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
15h 38m$155–270
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint is to fly which takes 6h and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Southern Illinois University Carbondale station to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Flint is 476 miles. The road distance is 568.2 miles.
The best way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint, including transfers.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint is to fly which takes 6h and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 11h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint Amtrak Station via Carbondale and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–650
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–650
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint is 568 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Flint.
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