There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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.
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 28m$46–255Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 49m$75–180Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 12m$75–120Drive 279.1 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Chicagocar 279.1 mi
4h 55m$51–74Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
4h 15m$75–311Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
4h 38m$142–486Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
5h$142–676
Pontiac to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $45 - $260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Pontiac and Chicago is 271 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Pontiac to Chicago, including transfers.
Pontiac to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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Pontiac to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 7:32 PM in Pontiac and 6:32 PM in Chicago.
Pontiac to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Chicago is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Pontiac to Chicago.
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