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How to get fromDetroit to Pontiacby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 44m
    $114–241

  2. Drive 348.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Pontiaccar car 348.2 mi
    5h 56m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 21m
    $120–202

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $159–520

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $172–717

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $74–320

  7. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $116–630

  8. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $658–1,131

Detroit to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m.

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