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

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There are 9 ways to get from Pontiac to Joliet 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
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 39m
    $112–225

  2. Drive 289.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Jolietcar car 289.8 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    8h 31m
    $110–158

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

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 14m
    $61–322

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 12m
    $57–99

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 6m
    $85–308

  7. 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 30m
    $150–495

  8. 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 47m
    $170–685

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

    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
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 25m
    $72–298

Pontiac to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 8h 31m.

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