There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Lancaster by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
5h 9m$83–346Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
19h 51m$135–199Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 20m$411–642Drive 664 mi
- Drive from Gary to Lancastercar 664 mi
10h 50m$114–164Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
25h 46m$176–261
Gary to Lancaster by bus and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Lancaster is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Lancaster is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $80 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
The distance between Gary and Lancaster is 676 miles. The road distance is 667.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 19h 51m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Gary to Lancaster, including transfers.
Gary to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Lancaster train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Lancaster is to bus which takes 19h 51m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 20h 20m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 20h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Gary to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster is 1h ahead of Gary. It is currently 6:02 AM in Gary and 7:02 AM in Lancaster.
Gary to Lancaster train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Lancaster is 668 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Gary to Lancaster.
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