The average train between Champaign and Gary takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Champaign to Gary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Champaign and Gary. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Champaign is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Gary at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Homewood and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Gary. However, there are services departing from Champaign station and arriving at Gary station via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Champaign to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gary Metro Center station.
The distance between Champaign and Gary is 180.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St. in around 4h 7m.