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How to get fromJackson to Garyby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Gary by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    4h 5m
    $30–50

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Lakeshore / ...
    5h 2m
    $123–189

  3. Drive  178.5 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Garycar car 178.5 mi
    2h 56m
    $31–45

  4. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 7m
    $182–413

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    4h 23m
    $58–92

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Lakeshore / ...
    5h 22m

Jackson to Gary by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 2m.

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