There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Gary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane AUS - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 55m$106–497Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus
25h 18m$273–301Train
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
29h 48m$326–705Drive 1,119.4 mi
- Drive from Austin to Garycar 1,119.4 mi
18h 38m$205–296Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AUS - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 22m$121–397Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAT - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 42m$144–636Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 12m$194–586Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane AUS - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 31m$186–806
Austin to Gary by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Gary is to fly and train which costs $120 - $400 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Gary is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Gary. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Gary, IN via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Gary. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 48m.
The distance between Austin and Gary is 1028 miles. The road distance is 1125.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 25h 18m and costs $270 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Austin to Gary, including transfers.
Austin to Gary bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Gary is to bus which takes 25h 18m and costs $270 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 29h 48m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Austin to Gary, IN via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago in around 25h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 29h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Gary bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Austin to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Gary is 1126 miles. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Austin to Gary.
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