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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Gary is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Gary is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.

How far is it from Normal to Gary?

The distance between Normal and Gary is 156 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Gary without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $27 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Normal to Gary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Normal to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Gary is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Normal to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 136+ hotels available in Gary.

Normal to Gary - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Gary by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
3h 39m
$28–72
Drive 133.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Gary133.5 mi
2h 22m
$25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2Peoria line
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
5h 10m
$54–73
Fly, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
4h 37m
$39–234

Normal to Gary by train and bus

38Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 3h 39m.

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