There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 40m$122–183Drive 181.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gary to Charlestoncar 181.7 mi
3h 18m$32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Chicago / ...
6h 18m$88–131Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi
4h 56m$150–394Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi
5h 14m$170–414
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Charleston is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Charleston is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Gary Metro Center and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via 55th - 56th - 57th St. and Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Gary and Charleston is 202 miles. The road distance is 182.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Gary to Charleston, including transfers.
Gary to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Homewood station.
The best way to get from Gary to Charleston is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Charleston via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 6h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $30–55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $110–160
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gary to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Gary to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Charleston is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Gary to Charleston.
There are 17+ hotels available in Charleston.