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How to get fromLexington to Pontiacby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lexington to Pontiac by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $97–449

  2. Drive 358 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Pontiaccar car 358 mi
    6h 58m
    $66–95

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $71–140

  4. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 47m
    $193–440

  5. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $195–937

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $89–406

  7. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $92–467

  8. Drive, bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    14h 40m
    $107–213

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Pontiac. However, you can drive to Louisville-Airport-SDF airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway Orange Line Station, take the bus to Harlem & Archer, walk to Summit Amtrak, then take the train to Pontiac Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Pontiac Station via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis Union Station, Bloomington-Normal, and Bloomington-Normal in around 11h 46m.

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