MI → IL · about 230 miles
Pontiac to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Pontiac to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 49 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:43 AM and the last at 5:28 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 5h 49m
- First train
- 5:43 AM
- Last train
- 5:28 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:43 AM | 10:32 AM | 5h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:43 AM | 10:42 AM | 5h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 2:02 PM | 6h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 2:12 PM | 6h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:03 PM | 10:25 PM | 6h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:28 PM | 10:40 PM | 6h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Pontiac Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Pontiac
- Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) Map of Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal) (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Pontiac
Questions
How long is the train from Pontiac to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 49 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first train from Pontiac to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:28 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Pontiac to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Pontiac?
Trains to Chicago leave from Pontiac (Amtrak Intermodal).