There are 7 ways to get from Gary to Tampa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa
best- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
6h 12m$111–415Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
23h 55m$157–293Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
42h 54m$491–1,111Drive 1,092.6 mi
- Drive from Gary to Tampacar 1,092.6 mi
19h 19m$200–288Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
6h 46m$162–565Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
8h 42m$200–932Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ORD - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
9h 20m$151–682
Gary to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Tampa is to train and fly which costs $110 - $420 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Tampa is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Tampa via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 54m.
The distance between Gary and Tampa is 1052 miles. The road distance is 1099 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 23h 55m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Gary to Tampa, including transfers.
Gary to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Tampa train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Tampa is to bus which takes 23h 55m and costs $150 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 42h 54m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to Tampa via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 42h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Gary to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tampa is 1h ahead of Gary. It is currently 5:56 PM in Gary and 6:56 PM in Tampa.
Gary to Tampa train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Tampa is 1099 miles. It takes approximately 19h 19m to drive from Gary to Tampa.
Book your Gary to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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