There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 49m$65–160Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 50m$48–101Drive 281.2 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Chicagocar 281.2 mi
4h 47m$52–75Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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 30m$66–395Bus 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 17m$74–292Train 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 45m$56–374Train 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 6m$121–414
Pontiac to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Southfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
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 304 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $65 - $160.
The train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station takes 5h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Pontiac to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Southfield Bus Stop 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 $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
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 $65–160 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- 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 Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 3:33 AM in Pontiac and 2:33 AM in Chicago.
Pontiac to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Chicago is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Pontiac to Chicago.
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