What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Lafayette Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Lafayette Station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Pontiac and Lafayette Station?

No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Lafayette Station station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

The distance between Pontiac and Lafayette Station is 430 miles. The road distance is 289.8 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Lafayette Station without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Lafayette Station bus from?

Pontiac to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Lafayette Station train from?

Pontiac to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Pontiac to Lafayette Station bus arrive?

Pontiac to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Where does the Pontiac to Lafayette Station train arrive?

Pontiac to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Lafayette Station is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Pontiac to Lafayette Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontiac to Lafayette Station?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette Station?

There are 51+ hotels available in Lafayette Station.

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Lafayette Station by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Chicago
best
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 40m
Drive 288.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontiac to Lafayette Stationcar 288.1 mi
5h 30m
$53–76
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 50m
$232–366
Train, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
6h
$454–1,364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
10h 39m
$57–89
Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 54m
$217–604
Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 18m
$220–797

Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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Distance: 427.9 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Lafayette Station, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Lafayette Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Lafayette Bus Stop in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 50m.

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