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How to get fromHouston to Garyby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Gary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 39m
    $121–616

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus bus
    26h 19m
    $275–310

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    26h 24m
    $270–574

  4. Drive  1,069.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Garycar car 1,069.5 mi
    18h 5m
    $196–282

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 29m
    $143–399

  6. Bus, train via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    26h 36m
    $209–329

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewoodtrain train City of New Orleans
    30h 59m
    $320–771

Houston to Gary by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 987.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Gary, IN via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago in around 26h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Gary Metro Center via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Homewood, and 57th St. in around 30h 59m.

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