There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
10h 25m$67–177Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
13h 28m$67–131Drive 445.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Pontiaccar 445.5 mi
7h 54m$82–118Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
8h 23m$105–414Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane SPI - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 10m$83–377Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SPI - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI bus
9h 29m$97–506Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 8m$227–512
Springfield to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Pontiac is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 7h 10m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Chicago Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
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.
The distance between Springfield and Pontiac is 490 miles. The road distance is 448.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Springfield to Pontiac, including transfers.
Springfield to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Pontiac is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $65 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 28m.
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 Downtown Pontiac via Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Pontiac is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 6:10 AM in Springfield and 7:10 AM in Pontiac.
Springfield to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Pontiac is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Springfield to Pontiac.
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