There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Gary by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Springfield-Branson National Airport, train
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
3h 55m$70–293Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
11h 20m$85–394Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 30m$80–312Drive 509.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Gary509.8 mi
8h 37m$93–135Drive to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Springfield to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)
- Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TBN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
5h 21m$110–398
Springfield to Gary by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Gary is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Gary Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and Gary is 497 miles. The road distance is 512.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Gary without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 20m and costs $80 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Springfield to Gary, including transfers.
Springfield to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
Springfield to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Gary is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Springfield to Gary.
Book your Springfield to Gary bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Gary Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago in around 12h 30m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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