There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Pontiac by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 45m$145–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
10h 43m$60–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
9h 47m$129–282Drive 382.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Pontiaccar 382.3 mi
6h 27m$70–101Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CMI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
6h 48m$110–408Fly to Detroit, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMI - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 33m$94–475
Champaign to Pontiac by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Pontiac is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Pontiac is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Champaign and Pontiac is 447 miles. The road distance is 384.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Pontiac without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 45m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Champaign to Pontiac, including transfers.
Champaign to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Pontiac is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 45m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Pontiac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Pontiac is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 6:32 PM in Champaign and 7:32 PM in Pontiac.
Champaign to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Pontiac is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Champaign to Pontiac.
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