What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Pontiac?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Pontiac is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Pontiac?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Pontiac is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Phoenix Center via Champaign, Indianapolis, IN and Jefferson + Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Springfield to Pontiac?

The distance between Springfield and Pontiac is 490 miles. The road distance is 448.1 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Pontiac without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $70 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Pontiac?

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Springfield to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Pontiac bus from?

Springfield to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Pontiac train from?

Springfield to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Springfield to Pontiac is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $70 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Springfield to Pontiac bus arrive?

Springfield to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:44 PM in Springfield and 5:44 PM in Pontiac.

Where does the Springfield to Pontiac train arrive?

Springfield to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Pontiac is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Springfield to Pontiac.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Pontiac?

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 167+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Springfield to Pontiac - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak StationWolverine
10h 25m
$74–464
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)SPI - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
8h 33m
$70–384
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
4. Take the bus from Jefferson + Griswold to Phoenix Center462
13h 1m
$86–170
Drive 445.5 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Pontiac445.5 mi
7h 49m
$82–118
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)SPI - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
8h 36m
$105–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Jefferson + Griswold to Phoenix Center462
14h 41m
$80–158
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)DEC - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
7h 59m
$208–525
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)SPI - LAN
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI
8h 58m
$97–476
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)STL - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
8h 13m
$227–555

Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

10h 25mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest 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 Phoenix Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Jefferson + Griswold in around 13h 1m.

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