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

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gary to Carbondale is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $120 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gary and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Gary to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Gary to Carbondale?

The distance between Gary and Carbondale is 360 miles. The road distance is 330.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gary to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Gary to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Carbondale bus from?

Gary to Carbondale bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.

Where do I catch the Gary to Carbondale train from?

Gary to Carbondale train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.

Train or bus from Gary to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Gary to Carbondale is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Gary to Carbondale bus arrive?

Gary to Carbondale bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Gary to Carbondale train arrive?

Gary to Carbondale train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.

Can I drive from Gary to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Carbondale is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Gary to Carbondale.

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

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Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.

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

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Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
4h 27m
$120–273
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
10h 30m
$57–128
Train
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 37m
$91–201
Drive 328.4 mi
1. Drive from Gary to Carbondalecar 328.4 mi
5h 29m
$60–87
Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
5h 37m
$67–322

Gary to Carbondale by bus

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10h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Gary to Carbondale via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary, IN to Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 10h 30m.

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