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Pontiac, Illinois

Pontiac is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 11,150 as of the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 11,150

Why go

  • City in Illinois, United States.
  • Served by Oakland County International Airport (PTK).

History

Pontiac is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 11,150 as of the 2020 census.

Where to stay

4350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328 · ihg.com
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1951 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 · hilton.com
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3600 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341 · marriott.com
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3333 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341 · marriott.com
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120 S Telegraph Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328 · expedia.com
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12 Myra Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
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44784 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
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2201 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 48328
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2460 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 48328
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Restaurants & places to go

Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 2495 Lapeer Road, Auburn Hills, 48326
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1819 Inverness, Sylvan Lake, 48320
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Airports

Oakland County International Airport (PTK) 6.8 mi to the centre
Pontiac, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) 21 mi to the centre
Detroit, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) 23 mi to the centre
Mount Clemens, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Oakland County International Airport (PTK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pontiac, Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Michigan · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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