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How to get fromKansas City to Pontiacby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Pontiac Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 19m
    $140–310

  2. Drive 407.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Pontiaccar car 407.2 mi
    7h 2m
    $75–108

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $97–498

  4. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MCI - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $90–502

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $380–865

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $758–1,133

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $156–779

Kansas City to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Pontiac Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 9h 19m.

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