There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Gary by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Drive 149.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Garycar 149.9 mi
2h 36m$26–37Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 3m$512–867Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 41m$62–407
Indianapolis to Gary by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Gary is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Gary is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Gary Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Gary is 156 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Indianapolis to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Gary is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:24 PM in Indianapolis and 8:24 PM in Gary.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Gary is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Indianapolis to Gary.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- 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
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
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