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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gary by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 21m
    $163–389

  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 36m
    $92–359

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    19h 10m
    $130–210

  4. 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
    22h 19m
    $454–1,299

  5. Drive  730 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Garycar car 730 mi
    11h 54m
    $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 48m
    $133–239

  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 18m
    $154–923

  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 1m
    $508–908

  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
    $151–235

  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 Lakeshore / ...
    28h 28m
    $589–900

Philadelphia to Gary by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Gary Metro Center via Washington 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 19m.

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