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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 9m
    $79–444

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    9h 6m
    $154–295

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 45m
    $107–182

  4. Drive 505.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Garycar car 505.4 mi
    8h 47m
    $93–134

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 39m
    $359–764

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 40m
    $154–753

Kansas City to Gary by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Gary Bus Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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