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How to get fromGary to New Orleansby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 52m
    $140–716

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBN - MSY
    8h
    $131–664

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 10m
    $144–268

  4. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 49m
    $251–561

  5. Drive  922.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gary to New Orleanscar car 922.8 mi
    14h 59m
    $169–244

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    6h 22m
    $341–716

Gary to New Orleans by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration21h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gary, IN to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 49m.

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