There are 5 ways to get from Michigan State University to Gary by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 23m$34–52Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
5h 37m$62–134Drive 190.8 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Garycar 190.8 mi
3h 12m$35–51Fly, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 25m$67–277Bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 2m$36–65
Michigan State University to Gary by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Gary is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Gary is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Gary station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Battle Creek Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Gary. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Gary is 194 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Michigan State University to Gary, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Gary bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Gary is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Gary Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Battle Creek Bus Stop in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Gary Metro Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 37m.
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Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
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- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
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- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan State University to Gary bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Gary is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 3:53 PM in Michigan State University and 2:53 PM in Gary.
Michigan State University to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Gary is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Michigan State University to Gary.
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