There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 7m$55–116Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Pontiaccar 171.5 mi
3h 8m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 22m$41–85Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 26m$68–106
Milwaukee to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Pontiac is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Pontiac is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Pontiac is 177 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Milwaukee to Pontiac, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Pontiac is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Milwaukee to Pontiac.
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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