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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    8h 32m
    $86–227

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    10h 35m
    $48–84

  3. Drive  293 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Pontiaccar car 293 mi
    5h 1m
    $54–78

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus bus
    6h 29m
    $85–338

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h
    $79–123

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $149–494

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $149–687

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    3. Take the bus from Bay City to Pontiacbus bus
    8h 8m
    $82–337

Joliet to Pontiac by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Pontiac Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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