There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
2h 58m$55–338Drive 153.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Garycar 153.5 mi
2h 49m$28–41Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
4h 44m$49–82Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
7h 51m$80–160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Gary153.5 mi
2h 49mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 24m$434–1,059Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 10m$31–47
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Gary, IN via Krannert Grad School: BUS260 and Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Gary is 204 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary without a car is to bus via Lafayette which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Indianapolis Airport station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary is to bus via Lafayette which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Gary, IN via Purdue Memorial Union, Krannert Grad School: BUS260, Columbia St & 4th St, and Lafayette Amtrak Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Gary Metro Center via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Purdue Memorial Union station.
Gary is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 6:59 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 5:59 AM in Gary.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Gary.
There are 122+ hotels available in Gary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Gary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.