There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Gary by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
3h 55m$25–51Train
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
5h 33m$68–127Drive 147.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Garycar 147.9 mi
2h 28m$27–39Taxi to Muskegon, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 33m$191–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
5h 33m$78–107Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 23m$55–310
Grand Rapids to Gary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Gary is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Gary is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Gary is 150 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Grand Rapids to Gary, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Gary bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Gary is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Gary Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 33m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Gary bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Gary is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 5:38 PM in Grand Rapids and 4:38 PM in Gary.
Grand Rapids to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Gary is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Grand Rapids to Gary.
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