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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Gary by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 25m
    $36–68

  2. Drive 176.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Garycar car 176.2 mi
    3h 7m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    5h 35m
    $50–90

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 40m
    $46–296

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 46m
    $37–62

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 43m
    $62–386

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 3m
    $572–986

Madison to Gary by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Gary. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to Gary Metro Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Gary Metro Center via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 35m.

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