What is the travel distance from Springfield to Pontiac?

Springfield and Pontiac are 148 km (92 miles) apart.

Springfield to Pontiac from US$38 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: August 14 at 7:24pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield Station
Arrival time: August 14 at 8:46pm
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 22m
Departure time: August 14 at 4:46pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield Station
Arrival time: August 14 at 5:59pm
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 13m
Departure time: August 14 at 10:03am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield Station
Arrival time: August 14 at 11:38am
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 35m
Departure time: August 14 at 8:22am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield Station
Arrival time: August 14 at 9:42am
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 20m
Departure time: August 14 at 6:11am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield Station
Arrival time: August 14 at 7:31am
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 20m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$38 - US$38	Average Duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$14 - US$34	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Springfield to Pontiac

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Pontiac. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

US$14Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Pontiac, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38

Average Bus Trip Duration1h 22m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:24pm

Distance147 km

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Amtrak

4/55,410 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5410 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$38

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Springfield to Pontiac Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield, IL - Pontiac, IL

What is the travel distance from Springfield to Pontiac?
Springfield and Pontiac are 148 km (92 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Springfield to Pontiac.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Springfield to Pontiac, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Springfield to Pontiac.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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