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How to get fromPontiac to Champaignby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Champaign by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    9h 13m
    $65–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    13h
    $59–137

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain train
    2. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus bus
    11h 49m
    $129–213

  4. Drive 382 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Champaigncar car 382 mi
    6h 26m
    $70–101

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac, MI to Flint, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane FNT - CMI
    5h 59m
    $105–410

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    6h 41m
    $80–352

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 23m
    $107–399

Pontiac to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago in around 13h.

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