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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Gary is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 36m and costs $60 - $280.

How far is it from Iowa to Gary?

The distance between Iowa and Gary is 354 miles. The road distance is 348.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Gary without a car is to bus and train via Des Moines which takes 8h 25m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Iowa to Gary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Gary is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Iowa to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 144+ hotels available in Gary.

Iowa to Gary - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Iowa to Gary by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
3h 47m
$92–445
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelter
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
5h 26m
$41–236
Bus, train via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
8h 25m
$74–142
Drive 346.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Gary346.3 mi
5h 46m
$64–92
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
3h 36m
$63–276
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CID - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
4h 56m
$61–284
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NE
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)OMA - MDW
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
6h 4m
$112–617
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoDes Moines
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
8h 44m
$66–166
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
8h 48m
$76–166
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
10h 20m
$99–226

Iowa to Gary by bus and train

14Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 352.2 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Gary. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to Gary Metro Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Gary Metro Center via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 8h 25m.

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