TX → IL · about 1,173 miles

El Paso to Pontiac train schedule

Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from El Paso to Pontiac. The fastest takes 42 hours 53 minutes; every train leaves at 3:45 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
3
Fastest trip
42h 53m
Leaves at
3:45 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from El Paso 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.

Direct trains from El Paso, TX to Pontiac, IL
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
3:45 PM11:38 AM +2 day42h 53mWed, Fri, SunAmtrak
Full timetable

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Where to board in El Paso Where you get off in Pontiac The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in El Paso

Where the train stops in Pontiac

Return trip: Pontiac to El Paso

Questions

How long is the train from El Paso to Pontiac?

The fastest direct train takes 42 hours 53 minutes.

What time is the first train from El Paso to Pontiac?

Every departure is at 3:45 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).

Which rail companies go from El Paso to Pontiac?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in El Paso?

Trains to Pontiac leave from El Paso Amtrak station.