What is the cheapest way to get from Effingham to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Gary is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Effingham to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Gary is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Gary Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Effingham to Gary?

The distance between Effingham and Gary is 232 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

How do I travel from Effingham to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Effingham to Gary without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Effingham to Gary?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Effingham to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Gary bus from?

Effingham to Gary bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Gary?

The best way to get from Effingham to Gary is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Effingham to Gary bus arrive?

Effingham to Gary bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Gary is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Effingham to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 132+ hotels available in Gary.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Gary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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

Train
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1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
5h 11m
$37–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus StationGreyhound US0120S / ...
7h 1m
$61–191
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Gary207.5 mi
3h 25m
$38–55
Drive to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
4h 43m
$50–259
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
5h 35m
$62–263

Effingham to Gary by train and bus

21Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Amtrak Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Gary Bus Station via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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