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 50m.

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 34m 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 which takes 8h 40m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 50m to drive from Iowa to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 143+ hotels available in Gary.

Iowa to Gary - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 6 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)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 45m
$92–455
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 Shelterbus
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
5h 26m
$41–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
8h 40m
$59–117
Drive 346.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Garycar 346.3 mi
5h 50m
$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)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 34m
$63–276
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 4m
$112–667

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 40m.

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