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Compare train, coach and flight for Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £445.
Distance: 369 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£62 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £445 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £62.
A coach is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £445.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Coach takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around £62 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£40. The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get to Chicago, IL from Pontiac, MI by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 6h40 Pontiac, MI 10:25 Chicago, IL £31 1 One-way 0 changes
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3:45 6h40 Pontiac, MI 10:25 Chicago, IL £31 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
3:45 6h40 Pontiac, MI 10:25 Chicago, IL £31 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
4:45 6h40 Pontiac, MI 11:25 Chicago, IL £38 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £62.
A coach is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average £445.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Coach takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontiac, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pontiac Station, Pontiac, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Coaches mostly depart from Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
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