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How to get fromPontiac to Minneapolisby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    5h 55m
    $252–517

  2. Drive 453 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Minneapoliscar car 453 mi
    7h 37m
    $83–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 15m
    $150–332

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    14h 7m
    $113–215

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    5h 18m
    $100–507

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BMI - MSP
    7h 58m
    $83–444

  7. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    7h 44m
    $658–1,131

  8. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 25m
    $85–181

Pontiac to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 15m.

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