IL → AR · about 568 miles
Pontiac to Hope train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Pontiac to Hope. The fastest takes 13 hours 43 minutes; every train leaves at 3:48 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 13h 43m
- Leaves at
- 3:48 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arrives at Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:48 PM | 5:31 AM +1 day | 13h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Pontiac Where you get off in Hope The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Hope
- Hope Amtrak Station Map of Hope Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Pontiac to Hope?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 43 minutes.
What time is the first train from Pontiac to Hope?
Every departure is at 3:48 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Pontiac to Hope?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Pontiac?
Trains to Hope leave from Pontiac Amtrak Station.