There are 8 ways to get from Naperville to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 15m$55–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
11h 56m$38–99Drive 302 mi
- Drive from Naperville to Pontiaccar 302 mi
5h 28m$56–80Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
6h 25m$83–338Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 16m$75–400Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 32m$135–370Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
8h 7m$96–356Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
8h 28m$70–400
Naperville to Pontiac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Naperville and Pontiac is 333 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Naperville to Pontiac, including transfers.
Naperville to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Naperville to Pontiac train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Downtown Pontiac via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Bay City, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Pontiac is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 1:20 PM in Naperville and 2:20 PM in Pontiac.
Naperville to Pontiac train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Pontiac is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Naperville to Pontiac.
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