There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Gary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 25m$86–416Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 53m$136–276Train
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
25h 53m$361–701Drive 758.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Garycar 758.4 mi
13h 21m$139–200Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RDU - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 3m$182–766Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSO - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 10m$135–486
Raleigh to Gary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Gary is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Gary is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Gary station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 53m.
The distance between Raleigh and Gary is 689 miles. The road distance is 762.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 22h 53m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Raleigh to Gary, including transfers.
Raleigh to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Gary is to bus which takes 22h 53m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 25h 53m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Gary Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 22h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 25h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Gary is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 11:47 PM in Raleigh and 10:47 PM in Gary.
Raleigh to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Gary is 763 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Raleigh to Gary.
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