There are 6 ways to get from Gary to Scranton by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ORD - AVP
5h$100–369Train, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane ORD - ABE
- Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus
8h 16m$80–347Train, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus
18h 20m$392–647Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
20h 55m$149–258Drive 672.9 mi
- Drive from Gary to Scrantoncar 672.9 mi
11h 1m$112–161Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
26h 50m$188–317
Gary to Scranton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Scranton is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Scranton is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Scranton, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Gary and Scranton is 689 miles. The road distance is 676.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 20m and costs $390 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Gary to Scranton, including transfers.
Gary to Scranton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Scranton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Scranton is 1h ahead of Gary. It is currently 12:53 AM in Gary and 1:53 AM in Scranton.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Scranton is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Gary to Scranton.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Scranton, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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