There are 9 ways to get from Naperville to Pontiac by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 15m$75–186Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
11h 18m$54–80Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 15m$76–117Drive 304.4 mi
- Drive from Naperville to Pontiaccar 304.4 mi
5h 21m$56–81Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
6h 21m$84–347Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 17m$147–492Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 37m$147–682Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Pontiacbus
7h 41m$77–337Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing to Pontiacbus
8h 17m$60–308
Naperville to Pontiac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to train and bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Naperville and Pontiac is 333 miles. The road distance is 306.2 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Naperville to Pontiac, including transfers.
Naperville to Pontiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Naperville to Pontiac train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Pontiac is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Naperville to Pontiac bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 12:45 PM in Naperville and 1:45 PM in Pontiac.
Naperville to Pontiac train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Pontiac is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Naperville to Pontiac.
There are 263+ hotels available in Pontiac.





