What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Gary is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Gary is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Gary. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Champaign to Gary?

The distance between Champaign and Gary is 145 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Gary without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Gary?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Champaign to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Gary bus from?

Champaign to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Gary train from?

Champaign to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Gary?

The best way to get from Champaign to Gary is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Champaign to Gary bus arrive?

Champaign to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Champaign to Gary train arrive?

Champaign to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Gary is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Champaign to Gary.

How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Gary?

Book your Champaign to Gary bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 121+ hotels available in Gary.

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Gary by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train Me
3. Take the train from 57th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
3h 44m
$36–74
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
3h 55m
$22–34
Drive 131.9 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Garycar 131.9 mi
2h 17m
$25–35
Fly, train
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 14m
$57–257
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
4h
$49–68

Champaign to Gary by train

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Distance: 144.6 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St. in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Gary Bus Station via Chicago in around 3h 55m.

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