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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Gary is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Gary is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Gary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Gary Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Gary. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Detroit to Gary?

The distance between Detroit and Gary is 258 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $75.

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

The bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Gary bus from?

Detroit to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Gary train from?

Detroit to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Gary?

The best way to get from Detroit to Gary is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Detroit to Gary bus arrive?

Detroit to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Gary?

Gary is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:45 PM in Detroit and 7:45 PM in Gary.

Where does the Detroit to Gary train arrive?

Detroit to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Gary is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Detroit to Gary.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 119+ hotels available in Gary.

Detroit to Gary - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Gary by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 10m
$40–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 47m
$65–128
Drive 252.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Garycar 252.8 mi
4h 8m
$47–67
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 4m
$141–476
Train
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
6h 37m
$102–194
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 23m
$161–566
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain
5h 12m
$77–494
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 8m
$48–259
Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 27m
$646–1,055

Detroit to Gary by bus (Greyhound)

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 37m.

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