There are 9 ways to get from Missouri to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 42m$100–331Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 29m$62–368Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
10h 5m$117–264Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus
12h 50m$85–141Drive 505.4 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Garycar 505.4 mi
8h 47m$93–134Fly Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 55m$66–304Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 52m$332–718Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 5m$80–465Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 31m$380–815
Missouri to Gary by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Gary is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Gary, IN via Des Moines and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Gary. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Kansas City and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Missouri and Gary is 378 miles. The road distance is 508.3 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Gary without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Missouri to Gary, including transfers.
Missouri to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Gary is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Gary Metro Center via Union Station, Kansas City, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Gary, IN via Des Moines and Chicago in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- 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 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
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- 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
Missouri to Gary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Missouri to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Gary is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Missouri to Gary.
Book your Missouri to Gary bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 121+ hotels available in Gary.


