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Amtrak 353

Amtrak · Wolverine

Scheduled
Status unknown
Scheduled arrival
2:12 PM
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Usually

Last 4 weeks

Departs
8:50 AM
Arrives
2:12 PM
Journey time
6 hr 22 min
13 stops
Runs
Every day

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Stops
Limited data available
Departure
Sched.8:50 AMET
Arrival
Sched.9:02 AMET
Departure
Sched.9:04 AMET
Arrival
Sched.9:10 AMET
Departure
Sched.9:12 AMET
Arrival
Sched.9:37 AMET
Departure
Sched.9:40 AMET
Arrival
Sched.9:56 AMET
Departure
Sched.9:58 AMET
Arrival
Sched.10:25 AMET
Departure
Sched.10:28 AMET
Arrival
Sched.11:01 AMET
Departure
Sched.11:03 AMET
Arrival
Sched.12:05 PMET
Departure
Sched.12:11 PMET
Arrival
Sched.12:36 PMET
Departure
Sched.12:38 PMET
Arrival
Sched.1:10 PMET
Departure
Sched.1:11 PMET
Arrival
Sched.1:29 PMET
Departure
Sched.1:31 PMET
Arrival
Sched.1:25 PMCT
Departure
Sched.1:25 PMCT
Arrival
Sched.2:12 PMCT
Scheduled times only: Amtrak has not reported this run yet, so delays and track changes are not shown.
Delay history

Average daily delay over the last 30 days

On time
14%
Avg delay
23.9 min
on 289 arrivals
Max delay
4 hr 31 min
Recorded runs
27

Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.

Runs with delay measurements: 27

Amtrak 353 is an Amtrak Wolverine train. See all Wolverine trains. See how often Wolverine runs on time.

Typical schedule

Stops and times for Amtrak 353 from Pontiac to Chicago Union on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.

StopArrivalDeparture
Pontiac—8:50 AM
Troy9:02 AM9:04 AM
Royal Oak9:10 AM9:12 AM
Detroit9:37 AM9:40 AM
Dearborn9:56 AM9:58 AM
Ann Arbor10:25 AM10:28 AM
Jackson11:01 AM11:03 AM
Battle Creek12:05 PM12:11 PM
Kalamazoo12:36 PM12:38 PM
Niles1:10 PM1:11 PM
New Buffalo1:29 PM1:31 PM
Hammond/Whiting1:25 PM1:25 PM
Chicago Union2:12 PM—

Amtrak 353: the last 4 weeks

Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 25 runs on 25 days, 267 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.

On time
14%
Average delay
25.2 min
Worst delay
4 hr 31 min
on Oct 22
Stops
13
Days observed
25
Runs observed
25

Frequently asked questions

What time does Amtrak 353 depart?

Amtrak 353 usually departs Pontiac at 8:50 AM. Actual times may vary.

How many stops does Amtrak 353 make?

Amtrak 353 makes 13 stops between Pontiac and Chicago Union.

Is Amtrak 353 on time?

From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 353 arrived on time or early 14% of the time over 267 recorded arrivals on 25 days. It ran 25.2 min late on average. Its worst delay was 4 hr 31 min, on October 22, 2026.

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Pontiac → Chicago Union

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