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

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 38m
    $89–201

  2. Drive 285.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Pontiaccar car 285.9 mi
    4h 59m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 38m
    $104–171

  4. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 2m
    $96–405

  5. Bus, train via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $69–137

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

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus 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 15m
    $110–374

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $167–550

East Lansing to Pontiac by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Lansing to Pontiac.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 300.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Pontiac Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 38m.

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