There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, train
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 13m$149–477Bus via Detroit
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
9h 59m$48–95Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
5h 39m$86–356Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 58m$100–208Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 32m$105–156Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 50m$146–684Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Pontiac282.7 mi
4h 53mDrive 282.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiaccar 282.7 mi
4h 53m$52–75
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Pontiac is 274 miles. The road distance is 284.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 11:29 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 12:29 AM in Pontiac.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Pontiac.
There are 240+ hotels available in Pontiac.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Pontiac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









