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How to get fromChicago to Pontiacby plane, shuttle, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Pontiac by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Cox Medical Centershuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Branson - Cox Medical Center to Pontiactaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $188–501

  2. Fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane ORD - LIT
    2. Drive from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Pontiaccar car
    7h 35m
    $92–405

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Springfield CU Transit Center to Pontiaccar car
    12h 7m
    $138–280

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Branson / Hollister to Pontiactaxi taxi
    15h 44m
    $295–496

  5. Drive 537.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pontiaccar car 537.4 mi
    9h 29m
    $99–142

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Pontiaccar car
    7h 31m
    $114–515

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Springfield CU Transit Center to Pontiaccar car
    13h 16m
    $98–180

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pontiac, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Pontiac. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), take the taxi to Springfield, take the shuttle to Branson - Cox Medical Center, then take the taxi to Pontiac. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Springfield CU Transit Center in around 12h 7m.

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