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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Pontiacby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from West Lafayette to Pontiac by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    9h 35m
    $179–292

  2. Drive  288.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Pontiaccar car 288.3 mi
    5h 30m
    $53–76

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 35m

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $454–1,363

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    10h 9m
    $64–94

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    10h 35m
    $226–362

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus bus
    6h 50m
    $133–397

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $115–617

West Lafayette to Pontiac by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 35m.

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