There are 5 ways to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (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 Pontiac to Detroitbus It 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus Bsb 15
7h 10m$33–89Train (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$267–426Drive 293.8 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Indianapoliscar 293.8 mi
5h 23m$54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
5h 12m$442–1,332Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
8h$52–77
Pontiac to Indianapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis is to bus via Detroit which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Indianapolis is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $440 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Pontiac and arriving at Indianapolis via Detroit. 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 295.6 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 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 $260 - $430 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Pontiac to Indianapolis via Detroit 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 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pontiac to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Pontiac to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Indianapolis is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Pontiac to Indianapolis.
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