There are 3 ways to get from Pontiac to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 36m$38–73Drive 124.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontiac to Gurneecar 124.1 mi
2h 18m$23–33Train, line 62 bus, bus, line 568 bus, line 565 bus
- Take the train from Pontiac Station to Summit Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to 35th/Archer Orange Line Stationbus 62
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
- Take the bus from 2107 Belvidere Rd to Sheridan Rd & Washington Stbus 568
- Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Ferndale Stbus 565
5h 37m$65–190
Pontiac to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Gurnee is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Pontiac and Gurnee is 133 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Pontiac to Gurnee, including transfers.
Pontiac to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Station.
Pontiac to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Gurnee is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Pontiac to Gurnee.
There are 174+ hotels available in Gurnee.
What companies run services between Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 4h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Station to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to 35th/Archer Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 2107 Belvidere Rd to Sheridan Rd & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Ferndale St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
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