There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 3m$65–375Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
8h 45m$55–96Train
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
7h 51m$102–204Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Gary304.4 mi
5h 20mDrive 304.4 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Garycar 304.4 mi
5h 20m$56–81Fly 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
3h 28m$282–696
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 3m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Gary Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Gary. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via St. Louis and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Gary is 294 miles. The road distance is 306.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Gary Metro Center via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- 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 St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary.
Book your St. Louis Airport (STL) to Gary bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 122+ hotels available in Gary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Gary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.