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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $194–456

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    5. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    16h 40m
    $101–224

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    14h 28m
    $191–552

  4. Drive 598.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Pontiaccar car 598.9 mi
    10h 20m
    $110–158

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $207–398

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $137–552

Buffalo to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Pontiac Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 28m.

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