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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Pontiac is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Pontiac is to fly and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Clarksville Park & Ride and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Pontiac?

The distance between Carbondale and Pontiac is 512 miles. The road distance is 559.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $330 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Carbondale to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Pontiac bus from?

Carbondale to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Pontiac train from?

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

Train or bus from Carbondale to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Pontiac is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $330 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Carbondale to Pontiac bus arrive?

Carbondale to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Clarksville Park & Ride station.

What is the time difference between Carbondale and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 4:51 AM in Carbondale and 5:51 AM in Pontiac.

Where does the Carbondale to Pontiac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carbondale to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Pontiac is 559 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Carbondale to Pontiac.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 264+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Carbondale to Pontiac - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Pontiac by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MWA - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus
6h 44m
$145–535
Drive 555.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Pontiaccar 555.8 mi
9h 47m
$102–147
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 41m
$331–522
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 41m
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Detroit, train
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane MWA - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 45m
$153–669
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 21m
$688–1,005
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
18h 24m
$128–190

Carbondale to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

12h 41mAverage Duration

$331Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carbondale to Pontiac.

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Distance: 509.1 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Downtown Pontiac via Clarksville Park & Ride, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 18h 24m.

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