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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Gary by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StbusVan Galder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl / ...
    5h 20m
    $31–51

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl
    5h 24m
    $40–106

  3. Drive 176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Garycar176.1 mi
    3h 4m
    $33–47

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    4h 35m
    $51–336

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl / ...
    5h 39m
    $38–61

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

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMKE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    6h 7m
    $259–667

Madison to Gary by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 24m.

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