There are 6 ways to get from Paducah to Gary by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Barkley Regional Airport, train
best- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 59m$76–306Drive 369.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paducah to Garycar 369.7 mi
6h 8m$68–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
9h 24m$110–220Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus
12h 9m$82–134Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 34m$139–302Bus
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
13h 44m$84–121
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paducah to Gary is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Paducah to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs $75 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Paducah station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Paducah Bus Station and arriving at Gary, IN via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Paducah and Gary is 403 miles. The road distance is 371.9 miles.
The best way to get from Paducah to Gary without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 24m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Paducah to Gary, including transfers.
Paducah to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Paducah Bus Station.
Paducah to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paducah to Gary is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Paducah to Gary.
Book your Paducah to Gary bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Paducah, KY, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Paducah to Gary, IN via Paducah Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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