There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Gary by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
4h 39m$68–133Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 30m$36–59Drive 197.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Garycar 197.6 mi
3h 37m$37–53Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 31m$53–271Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 14m$59–271
Springfield to Gary by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Gary is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Gary. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Springfield and Gary is 217 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Gary without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Springfield to Gary, including transfers.
Springfield to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Gary is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- 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
- South Shore Line
- 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
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Gary is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Springfield to Gary.
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