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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    5h 49m
    $50–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswoldbus462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    8h 30m
    $37–122

  3. Drive 281.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Chicagocar281.2 mi
    4h 43m
    $52–75

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAN - ORD
    3h 37m
    $60–364

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac, MI to Flint, MIbus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFNT - ORD
    4h 18m
    $79–302

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    4h 45m
    $64–324

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    5h 9m
    $129–344

Pontiac to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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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 $50–140 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Center to Chicago Bus Station via Larned + Griswold and Detroit Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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