What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Gary is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Gary is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Iowa City to Gary?

The distance between Iowa City and Gary is 256 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Gary without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Gary?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Iowa City to Gary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Gary is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Iowa City to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 132+ hotels available in Gary.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Gary by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
6h 19m
$43–70
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Garycar 236.2 mi
4h 2m
$44–63
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 46m
$63–155
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 41m
$62–278
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 40m

Iowa City to Gary by bus and train

14Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Gary.

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Gary. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Randolph & Michigan, walk to Millennium Station, then take the train to Gary Metro Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Gary in around 4h 2m.

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