There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Gary by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
7h 29m$40–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, INbus Columbus-Chicago
7h 35m$37–62Drive 258.4 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Garycar 258.4 mi
4h 29m$48–69Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 19m$41–246Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 57m$102–505
Dayton to Gary by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Gary is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Gary is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Dayton and Gary is 271 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Gary without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Dayton to Gary, including transfers.
Dayton to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Gary is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 12:02 AM in Dayton and 11:02 PM in Gary.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Gary is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Dayton to Gary.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Gary Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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