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How to get fromPeoria to Pontiacby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Peoria to Pontiac by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train via Galesburg (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 6m
    $161–332

  2. Drive 408 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Pontiaccar car 408 mi
    7h 14m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 25m
    $150–216

  4. Fly Peoria International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PIA - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    7h 28m
    $93–387

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    12h 49m
    $142–265

  6. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    14h 49m
    $89–152

  7. Fly Peoria International Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PIA - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    $78–435

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    8h 41m
    $127–406

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $187–734

Peoria to Pontiac by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512 mi
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Peoria, IL, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Peoria to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Washington, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 25m.

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