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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    10h 25m
    $156–318

  2. Drive 447.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Pontiaccar car 447.9 mi
    7h 47m
    $82–119

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 30m
    $131–212

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    6h 52m
    $106–403

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    13h 28m
    $105–202

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $91–440

  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)plane plane SPI - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 27m
    $107–544

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $142–687

Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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 Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 30m.

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