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How to get fromCarbondale to Garyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3h 58m
    $123–264

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 53m
    $57–293

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 46m
    $81–180

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus bus
    10h 40m
    $63–115

  5. Drive  329.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Garycar car 329.1 mi
    5h 30m
    $61–87

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 41m
    $77–400

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 4m
    $347–750

Carbondale to Gary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Gary, IN via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 10h 40m.

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