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

The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Naperville and Pontiac?

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.

How far is it from Naperville to Pontiac?

The distance between Naperville and Pontiac is 333 miles. The road distance is 306.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Naperville to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Naperville to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Pontiac bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Naperville to Pontiac train from?

Naperville to Pontiac train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.

Train or bus from Naperville to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Naperville to Pontiac bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Naperville and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 7:26 AM in Naperville and 8:26 AM in Pontiac.

Where does the Naperville to Pontiac train arrive?

Naperville to Pontiac train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Naperville to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Pontiac is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Naperville to Pontiac.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 264+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Naperville to Pontiac - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Naperville to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 15m
$165–266
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
10h 23m
$47–83
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 15m
Drive 304.4 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Pontiaccar 304.4 mi
5h 21m
$56–81
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus
6h 28m
$84–337
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 17m
$156–501
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 36m
$156–691
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
3. Take the bus from Bay City to Pontiacbus
8h 7m
$81–336

Naperville to Pontiac by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week, and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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