There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Pontiac by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MICincinnati
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Pontiac, MI 1483 / ...
6h 55m$32–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak StationWolverine
12h 11m$96–467Drive 293 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Pontiac293 mi
5h 19m$54–78Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport, train
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)FWA - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
4h 38m$89–334Bus via Dayton
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Griswold to Phoenix Center462
9h 6m$56–165Fly from Indianapolis, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)IND - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
6h 11m$149–382Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
6h 51m$71–343Train to South Bend, fly, train
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)SBN - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
6h 34m$82–441
Indiana to Pontiac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Pontiac is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Pontiac, MI via Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 308 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 6h 55m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 6h 55m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $470 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Pontiac, MI via Detroit, MI in around 6h 55m. 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 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- $35–300
- 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
- $60–170
- 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
- $15–18
- 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
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–20
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jefferson + Griswold to Phoenix Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
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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 19m to drive from Indiana to Pontiac.
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