What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Champaign is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Champaign is to bus and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Pontiac and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Champaign?

The distance between Pontiac and Champaign is 433 miles. The road distance is 382.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $140 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Champaign?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Pontiac to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Champaign bus from?

Pontiac to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Champaign train from?

Pontiac to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Pontiac to Champaign?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Champaign is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Pontiac to Champaign bus arrive?

Pontiac to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Pontiac and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 1:47 AM in Pontiac and 12:47 AM in Champaign.

Where does the Pontiac to Champaign train arrive?

Pontiac to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Champaign is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Pontiac to Champaign.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontiac to Champaign?

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Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 51+ hotels available in Champaign.

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
9h 20m
$140–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
11h 6m
$60–117
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
10h 11m
$129–188
Drive 380 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Champaigncar 380 mi
6h 34m
$70–101
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane FNT - CMI
5h 58m
$111–399
Train to Detroit, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DTW - CMI
6h 33m
$91–416
Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 21m
$188–543

Pontiac to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.9 mi
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Illinois Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Downtown Chicago in around 10h 11m.

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