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 O'Hare International Airport, train
best- 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 6m$87–381Bus
- 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 to Gary, INbus
15h 40m$117–200Train
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
16h 53m$196–449Drive 737 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Garycar 737 mi
11h 57m$135–195Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 39m$102–471
Mississippi to Gary by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Gary is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Gary. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Gary, IN via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
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 16h 53m.
The distance between Mississippi and Gary is 550 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 40m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 40m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 16h 53m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Gary, IN via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago in around 15h 40m. 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 16h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Memphis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- 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
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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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