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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Pontiac by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 38m
    $55–121

  2. Drive 192.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Pontiaccar car 192.1 mi
    3h 26m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $79–165

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 18m
    $73–372

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 57m
    $55–114

Madison to Pontiac by bus and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Pontiac. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Pontiac Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Pontiac Station via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 42m.

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