CA → IL · about 1,598 miles
Palm Springs to Pontiac train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Palm Springs to Pontiac. The fastest takes 57 hours 2 minutes; every train leaves at 12:36 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 57h 02m
- Leaves at
- 12:36 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Palm Springs Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:36 AM | 11:38 AM +2 day | 57h 02m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Palm Springs Where you get off in Pontiac The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Palm Springs
Where the train stops in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Pontiac to Palm Springs
Questions
How long is the train from Palm Springs to Pontiac?
The fastest direct train takes 57 hours 2 minutes.
What time is the first train from Palm Springs to Pontiac?
Every departure is at 12:36 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Palm Springs to Pontiac?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Palm Springs?
Trains to Pontiac leave from Palm Springs Amtrak.