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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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 24m$153–389Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 42m$97–369Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
19h 10m$130–200Train via Washington
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
22h 25m$234–1,079Drive 730 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Garycar 730 mi
11h 55m$134–193Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 56m$133–239Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 31m$154–923Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PHL - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 3m$508–908Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
23h 40m$137–223Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
28h 35m$281–607
Philadelphia to Gary by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Gary is to bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Gary is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs $150 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Gary Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Gary. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Gary is 720 miles. The road distance is 734.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Philadelphia to Gary, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Gary is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $230 - $1,100 and takes 22h 25m.
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 $130–200 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 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- 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
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
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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Gary is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 4:54 AM in Philadelphia and 3:54 AM in Gary.
Philadelphia to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Gary is 734 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Philadelphia to Gary.
Book your Philadelphia to Gary bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 120+ hotels available in Gary.

