There are 4 ways to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 Pontiac, MI to Detroit, MIbus 1483 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
7h 10m$33–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h 43m$76–156Drive 293.4 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Indianapoliscar 293.4 mi
5h 22m$54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
5h 10m$149–371
Pontiac to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $140 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Pontiac, MI and arriving at Indianapolis, IN via Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Pontiac and Indianapolis is 307 miles. The road distance is 295.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Pontiac to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac, MI station.
Pontiac to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Pontiac, MI to Indianapolis, IN via Detroit, MI in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac, MI to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–20
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Pontiac to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Indianapolis is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Pontiac to Indianapolis.
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