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There are 9 ways to get from Pontiac to Kentucky by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    8h 14m
    $57–116

  2. Drive 289 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Louisvillecar car 289 mi
    5h 28m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 13m
    $111–235

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    6h 14m
    $183–917

  5. Train, bus via Speedway

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    10h 20m
    $83–216

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 25m
    $180–417

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    5h 50m
    $104–608

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    6h 47m
    $97–498

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    7h 53m
    $133–717

Pontiac to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 318.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Pontiac to Kentucky. However, you can take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Station to Louisville, KY via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 13m.

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