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How to get fromSpringfield to Pontiacby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Pontiac by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 6m
    $89–194

  2. Drive 411.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Pontiaccar car 411.6 mi
    6h 57m
    $76–109

  3. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 36m
    $91–364

  4. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    11h 55m
    $79–150

  5. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SGF - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $87–401

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SGF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $116–448

Springfield to Pontiac by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Pontiac. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Pontiac Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Pontiac in around 6h 57m.

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