IL → MI · about 230 miles
Chicago to Pontiac train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Chicago to Pontiac. The fastest takes 6 hours 11 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:45 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 6h 11m
- First train
- 6:45 AM
- Last train
- 5:50 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Pontiac Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | 2:11 PM | 6h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 2:21 PM | 6h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 9:29 PM | 6h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 9:59 PM | 6h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 1:01 AM +1 day | 6h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 1:11 AM +1 day | 6h 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Pontiac The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Pontiac
- Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) Map of Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Pontiac to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Pontiac?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 11 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Pontiac?
The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:50 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Pontiac?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Pontiac leave from Chicago Union Station.