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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Gary is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Gary is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Gary. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Gary, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Effingham to Gary?

The distance between Effingham and Gary is 242 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Effingham to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Gary bus from?

Effingham to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Gary train from?

Effingham to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Gary?

The best way to get from Effingham to Gary is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Effingham to Gary bus arrive?

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

Where does the Effingham to Gary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Effingham to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Gary is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Effingham to Gary.

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

Book your Effingham 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 Effingham to Gary by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
4h 55m
$37–60
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain Saluki / ...
5h 7m
$54–115
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Garycar 207.5 mi
3h 28m
$38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 30m
$74–298
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
6h 1m
$58–78

Effingham to Gary by bus

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.7 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Effingham to Gary, IN via Chicago in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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