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How to get fromSpringfield to Pontiacby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, taxi or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak StationtrainWolverine
    10h 25m
    $71–238

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)planeSPI - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 14m
    $70–384

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Phoenix Centerbus462
    13h 25m
    $78–195

  4. Drive 445.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Pontiaccar445.5 mi
    7h 49m
    $82–118

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
    8h 36m
    $105–394

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeDEC - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
    8h 10m
    $208–515

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeSPI - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
    9h 37m
    $97–446

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)planeSTL - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 13m
    $227–524

Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Phoenix Center via Chicago, Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, Detroit - Grand Circus Park, and Grand Circus Park in around 13h 25m.

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