Bus Tickets from Pontiac, MI to Chicago

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Next departures for Pontiac to Chicago on September 16
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Amtrak
Pontiac Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pontiac to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$137 - US$137Average Duration5h 49m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$46 - US$172Average Duration6h 12m
33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Pontiac to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 6 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 12mAverage Duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pontiac, MI to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$137
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 49m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:43am
Distance368 km

Pontiac to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Pontiac, MI - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Pontiac and Chicago?

    The distance between Pontiac and Chicago is around 372 km (231 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pontiac, MI to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of US$131

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pontiac, MI to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$131 to US$131 for a bus ticket from Pontiac, MI to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$131 which is on 2025-09-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Pontiac and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pontiac to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Pontiac to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Pontiac to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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