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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $84–420

  2. Drive 453.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Pontiaccar car 453.2 mi
    7h 37m
    $83–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 32m
    $150–332

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    13h 46m
    $114–218

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $252–517

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $658–1,131

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $136–680

  8. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    14h 55m
    $87–178

Minneapolis to Pontiac by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Pontiac Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 32m.

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