There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Gary by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 48m$105–445Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 13m$90–365Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 5m$132–218Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
27h 24m$255–617Drive 828.4 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Garycar 828.4 mi
14h 45m$152–219Fly Norfolk International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORF - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 37m$136–643Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RIC - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 7m$106–509Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RIC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 34m$91–409
Virginia Beach to Gary by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Gary is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 22h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Gary is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Gary is 765 miles. The road distance is 833.2 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Virginia Beach to Gary, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Gary is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 27h 24m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Gary Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 22h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Gary Metro Center via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 27h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
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 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 South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Gary is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 3:26 PM in Virginia Beach and 2:26 PM in Gary.
Virginia Beach to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Gary is 833 miles. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Virginia Beach to Gary.
Book your Virginia Beach to Gary bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 121+ hotels available in Gary.

