Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pontiac travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pontiac

With a population of 11,931, Pontiac is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Pontiac deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pontiac

Pontiac in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pontiac in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pontiac in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pontiac, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Pontiac

Plane

Although Pontiac doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bloomington-Normal (BMI), which is located 31 miles from Pontiac. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pontiac departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pontiac, followed by Train. The train journey from Pontiac to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip. The train station in Pontiac is called Pontiac, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pontiac is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 86 miles from Pontiac. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontiac, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Pontiac takes 180 miles and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Pontiac doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bloomington-Normal (BMI), which is located 31 miles from Pontiac. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pontiac departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pontiac, followed by Train. The train journey from Pontiac to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip. The train station in Pontiac is called Pontiac, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pontiac is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 86 miles from Pontiac. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontiac, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Pontiac takes 180 miles and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Pontiac

PIAGreater Peoria
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Pontiac

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,079 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,636 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (482 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,051 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pontiac

Most booked hotels in Pontiac

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Hampton Inn Pontiac
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 207 reviews)
$124+
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Quality Inn Pontiac
2 stars
Excellent (8, 385 reviews)
$84+
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Best Western Pontiac Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 162 reviews)
$113+
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Chenoa's Best Value Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 138 reviews)
$55+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pontiac
2 stars
Good (6.6, 159 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Pontiac

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pontiac (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pontiac (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.