What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Gary is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs $110 - $650.

How far is it from Des Moines to Gary?

The distance between Des Moines and Gary is 354 miles. The road distance is 348.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Gary without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 34m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Gary?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Des Moines to Gary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Gary is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Des Moines to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 143+ hotels available in Gary.

Des Moines to Gary - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Gary by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 46m
$92–455
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
8h 34m
$54–106
Drive 346.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Garycar 346.3 mi
5h 50m
$64–92
Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 25m
$117–635
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 26m
$66–289

Des Moines to Gary by bus and train

19Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.3 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Gary. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to Gary Metro Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 8h 34m.

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