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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Gary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 56m
    $150–766

  2. Drive 734.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Garycar car 734.3 mi
    13h 34m
    $134–194

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 8m
    $174–326

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    30h 48m
    $425–842

Columbia to Gary by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Gary Bus Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 30h 48m.

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