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

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gary to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Gary to Springfield?

The distance between Gary and Springfield is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gary to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Gary to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Springfield bus from?

Gary to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.

Train or bus from Gary to Springfield?

The best way to get from Gary to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $160 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Gary to Springfield bus arrive?

Gary to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Can I drive from Gary to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Springfield is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Gary to Springfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gary to Springfield?

Book your Gary to Springfield bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 2m
$40–361
Drive 201.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gary to Springfield201.1 mi
3h 29m
$37–53
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 30m
$40–155
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 3m
$74–380
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 40m
$150–403

Gary to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

17Weekly Buses

5h 30mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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