What is the distance between St. Louis and Pontiac?

The distance between St. Louis and Pontiac is approximately 285 km (177 miles).

Bus St. Louis to Pontiac from $124 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for St. Louis to Pontiac on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:40pm	Gateway Station	3h 6m	8:46pm	Pontiac, IL	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Pontiac. The journey takes about 3 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 6mAverage Duration

285 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $124	Average Duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $481	Average Duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 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 $124

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