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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Pontiac by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $72–133

  2. Drive 301.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Pontiaccar car 301.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    11h 2m
    $126–252

  4. Taxi to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Dayton-Airport-DAYtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $150–488

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $79–162

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $117–490

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $610–1,007

Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Pontiac. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, then take the train to Pontiac Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Springfield to Pontiac Station via Springfield, Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 2m.

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