The average bus between Chicago and Pontiac takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Pontiac. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Chicago and Pontiac. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Pontiac at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Detroit Bus Station and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Pontiac station via Detroit Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Chicago to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Downtown Pontiac station.
The distance between Chicago and Pontiac is 366.8 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Pontiac via Detroit Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold in around 8h.