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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pontiac is to bus via Southfield Bus Stop which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 1m.

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 48m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Pontiac?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.

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 283.6 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 $85 - $190.

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 Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union 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 $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Chicago to Pontiac bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:12 PM in Chicago and 1:12 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 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Chicago to Pontiac.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 264+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Chicago to Pontiac - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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
$85–190
Bus via Southfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 1m
$50–92
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 11m
$90–140
Drive 281.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Pontiaccar 281.9 mi
4h 48m
$52–75
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 Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
5h 7m
$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 44m
$78–477
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 16m
$144–397
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 Saginaw Bus Center to Pontiac Amtrakbus
6h 36m
$84–340
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 CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
7h 26m
$60–352
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 14m
$94–536

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 $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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