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Compare train, bus, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €508.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€74 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €508 Average price | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €74.
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €508.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around €74 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€48. The journey takes 6h 3m 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 from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:45 PM6h40Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station€381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:45 PM6h40Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station€381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA20277:30 AM1h28Detroit Wayne County Airport7:58 AMO'Hare International Airport€1441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · 2:20 PM8h05Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)9:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station€411One-way1 transfer
AA39771:35 PM1h34Detroit Wayne County Airport2:09 PMO'Hare International Airport€1321One-way0 transfers- AA39804:54 PM1h35Detroit Wayne County Airport5:29 PMO'Hare International Airport€1321One-way0 transfers
- AA41058:54 PM1h36Detroit Wayne County Airport9:30 PMO'Hare International Airport€1321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €74.
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €508.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontiac, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Southfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 12 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
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