There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 2m$56–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 40m$34–57Drive 201.1 mi
- Drive from Gary to Springfieldcar 201.1 mi
3h 32m$37–53Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
4h 2m$59–291Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
5h 44m$59–290
Gary to Springfield by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Gary and Springfield is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Gary to Springfield, including transfers.
Gary to Springfield bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.
Gary to Springfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Gary to Springfield via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary, IN to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Gary to Springfield bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Gary to Springfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Springfield is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Gary to Springfield.
Book your Gary to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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