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How to get fromGary to Charlestonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Gary to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train via Homewood (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 39m
    $86–152

  2. Drive 181.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gary to Charlestoncar car 181.7 mi
    3h 18m
    $34–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Chicago / ...
    7h 12m
    $109–229

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $155–413

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 41m
    $96–171

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $175–443

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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 $45–100 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 7h 12m.

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