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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Garyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 24m
    $122–617

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 57m
    $91–349

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    22h 25m
    $283–1,141

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    23h 30m
    $141–242

  5. Drive 730 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Garycar car 730 mi
    11h 55m
    $134–193

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 54m
    $152–337

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 31m
    $113–1,062

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 4m
    $227–1,056

  9. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 40m
    $126–248

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    28h 35m
    $347–681

Philadelphia to Gary by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Gary Metro Center via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 22h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 23h 30m.

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