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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 44m
    $30–58

  2. Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 10m
    $29–54

  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 29m
    $43–86

  4. Drive 176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Garycar car 176.1 mi
    3h 6m
    $33–47

  5. 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 34m
    $51–376

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

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus 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 17m
    $61–432

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

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus 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 51m
    $76–542

Madison to Gary by bus and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest 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 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 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 29m.

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