There are 4 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, train
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 4m$85–433Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
11h 25m$77–176Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
12h 35m$93–184Drive 509.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Garycar 509.8 mi
8h 42m$93–135
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 42m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Gary is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $80 - $440.
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 35m.
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 25m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 42m 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 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- 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
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
- $35–110
- 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
- $30–55
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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