What is the cheapest way to get from Jackson to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Gary is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jackson to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Jackson to Gary is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs $100 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Jackson and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Jackson Plaza and arriving at Gary Bus Station via El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Walmart Station Inbound, Peabody Station Outbound and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Jackson to Gary?

The distance between Jackson and Gary is 503 miles. The road distance is 481.4 miles.

How do I travel from Jackson to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Jackson to Gary without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 7m and costs $140 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Jackson to Gary?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Jackson to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jackson to Gary bus from?

Jackson to Gary bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN station.

Where does the Jackson to Gary bus arrive?

Jackson to Gary bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Nashville station.

Can I drive from Jackson to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Gary is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Jackson to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 121+ hotels available in Gary.

Jackson to Gary - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKL - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 7m
$106–250
Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Jackson to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 9m
$69–292
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Jackson Plaza to Shell Gas Station - Blythevillecar
2. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Blytheville to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
13h 47m
$114–241
Drive 478.6 mi
1. Drive from Jackson to Garycar 478.6 mi
8h 22m
$88–127
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
15h 7m
$148–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus Memphis
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
15h 10m
$105–223
Bus, train via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
15h 36m
$207–380

Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Distance: 499.6 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Jackson Plaza to Gary Bus Station via Lou’s Crawfish, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, Walmart Station Inbound, Korean Vets Blvd & 4Th Ave Wb, Peabody Station Outbound, Fulton Station Outbound, and Nashville Bus Station in around 15h 10m.

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