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How to get fromCalifornia to Garyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 2m
    $182–769

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 33m
    $105–377

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl / ...
    44h 43m
    $211–1,430

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521
    2d
    $200–480

  5. Drive 2,027.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Garycar2,027.8 mi
    31h 40m
    $371–535

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 22m
    $150–615

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 15m
    $130–507

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 5m
    $171–767

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 17m
    $131–567

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 15m
    $152–670

  11. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    7h 20m
    $124–571

California to Gary by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 44h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gary Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago in around 2d.

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