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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 3m
    $78–181

  2. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    4h 54m
    $50–261

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 57m
    $80–113

  4. Drive  294.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Downers Grovecar car 294.7 mi
    5h 16m
    $54–78

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    5h 38m
    $79–317

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 3m
    $146–492

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 26m
    $146–682

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

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBS - ORD
    7h 5m
    $71–307

Pontiac to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 6h 12m.

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