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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 15m
    $158–628

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 12m
    $127–504

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Lakeshore / ...
    44h 41m
    $1,246–1,907

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2d
    $385–574

  5. Drive  2,027.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Garycar car 2,027.9 mi
    31h 51m
    $371–535

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 35m
    $158–388

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 55m
    $153–599

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 53m
    $176–771

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    10h 16m
    $218–450

Los Angeles to Gary by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,803 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 44h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gary Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago in around 2d.

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