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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 2m
    $103–203

  2. Drive 294.7 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    9h 7m
    $126–176

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

    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 53m
    $60–321

  5. 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 7m
    $149–494

  6. 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 46m
    $84–314

  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 28m
    $169–684

  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 4m
    $71–306

Pontiac to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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 $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Main St & Ogden Ave via Chicago Union Station, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 9h 7m.

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