There are 5 ways to get from Mississippi to Gary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 44m$106–470Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEM - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 17m$96–410Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
15h 45m$117–230Train
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
17h$257–499Drive 737 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Garycar 737 mi
11h 57m$135–195
Mississippi to Gary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Gary is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 44m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Gary. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Mississippi and Gary is 532 miles. The road distance is 741.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Mississippi to Gary, including transfers.
Mississippi to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Gary is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 17h.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Gary Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 17h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mississippi to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Mississippi to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Gary is 741 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Mississippi to Gary.
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