What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pontiac?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pontiac is to bus which costs $35 - $95 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Pontiac?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pontiac is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Pontiac?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Chicago to Pontiac?

The distance between Chicago and Pontiac is 304 miles. The road distance is 281 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Pontiac without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Pontiac?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station takes 6h 11m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Pontiac bus from?

Chicago to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Pontiac train from?

Chicago to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Chicago to Pontiac is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Chicago to Pontiac bus arrive?

Chicago to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:33 PM in Chicago and 11:33 PM in Pontiac.

Where does the Chicago to Pontiac train arrive?

Chicago to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pontiac is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Chicago to Pontiac.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Pontiac?

Book your Chicago to Pontiac train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 267+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Chicago to Pontiac - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 11m
$45–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
8h 3m
$36–91
Drive 279.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Pontiaccar 279.4 mi
4h 55m
$51–74
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
5h 6m
$78–332
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, train
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 43m
$70–395
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 13m
$130–365
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
2. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
6h 48m
$92–350
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
7h 9m
$66–394
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 15m
$91–474

Chicago to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.7 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Pontiac via Detroit Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold in around 8h 3m.

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