There are 2 ways to get from Pontiac to Michigan City by train (Amtrak) or car
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Pontiac to Michigan City by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Michigan City is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Michigan City is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Station and arriving at 11th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Pontiac and Michigan City is 148 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Michigan City without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Pontiac to Michigan City, including transfers.
Pontiac to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Station.
Pontiac to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Michigan City is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Pontiac to Michigan City.
There are 212+ hotels available in Michigan City.
What companies run services between Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Pontiac Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
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