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How to get fromSt. Louis to Garyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Gary by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Lakeshore / ...
    6h 16m
    $165–252

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 15m
    $53–79

  3. Drive  294.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Garycar car 294.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–76

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 26m
    $68–418

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 54m
    $332–718

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 4m
    $106–342

St. Louis to Gary by train, foot, and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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