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How to get fromChampaign to Pontiacby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    9h 47m
    $142–284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    10h 43m
    $61–116

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 50m
    $145–220

  4. Drive 382.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Pontiaccar car 382.3 mi
    6h 27m
    $70–101

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CMI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    6h 1m
    $110–398

  6. Fly to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CMI - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $95–456

Champaign to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, 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 50m.

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