There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Pontiac by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 35m$36–69Drive 174.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Pontiaccar 174.5 mi
3h 36m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
7h 38m$89–188Fly, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain
5h 57m$74–390
Indianapolis to Pontiac by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Pontiac is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Pontiac is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Pontiac is 204 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Pontiac without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Indianapolis to Pontiac, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Pontiac is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:01 AM in Indianapolis and 11:01 PM in Pontiac.
Indianapolis to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Pontiac is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Indianapolis to Pontiac.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Pontiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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