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How to get fromDes Moines to Garyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Gary by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3h 25m
    $92–475

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    8h 36m
    $62–108

  3. Drive 346.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Garycar car 346.3 mi
    5h 50m
    $64–92

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3h 52m
    $82–405

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    9h 50m
    $92–181

Des Moines to Gary by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Gary. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to Harold Washington Library, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to Gary Metro Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 8h 36m.

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