AR → IL · about 568 miles
Hope to Pontiac train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Hope to Pontiac. The fastest takes 14 hours 22 minutes; every train leaves at 9:16 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 14h 22m
- Leaves at
- 9:16 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Hope Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:16 PM | 11:38 AM +1 day | 14h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Hope Where you get off in Pontiac The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Hope
- Hope Amtrak Station Map of Hope Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Hope to Pontiac?
The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 22 minutes; the typical trip is 14 hours 22 minutes.
What time is the first train from Hope to Pontiac?
Every departure is at 9:16 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Hope to Pontiac?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Hope?
Trains to Pontiac leave from Hope Amtrak Station.