There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Pontiac by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
7h 4m$29–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 11m$86–223Drive 293 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Pontiaccar 293 mi
5h 21m$54–78Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport, train
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 35m$90–353Bus via Dayton
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
8h 53m$56–165Fly from Indianapolis, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 7m$150–381Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 46m$77–392Train to South Bend, fly, train
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m$83–460
Indiana to Pontiac by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Pontiac is to bus which costs $29 - $75 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $90 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Indiana and Pontiac is 307 miles. The road distance is 294.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $29 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Indiana to Pontiac, including transfers.
Indiana to Pontiac bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
Indiana to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Pontiac is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Downtown Pontiac via Detroit, MI and Jefferson & Griswold in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Pontiac bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Indiana to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Pontiac is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Indiana to Pontiac.
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