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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl / ...
    6h 15m
    $52–325

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521
    7h 25m
    $60–127

  3. Drive 294.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Garycar294.9 mi
    5h 5m
    $54–78

  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)planeSTL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    4h 28m
    $82–486

  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)planeSTL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    4h 57m
    $192–506

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    5h 46m
    $61–266

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

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    6h 5m
    $70–314

St. Louis to Gary by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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