There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Gary by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
6h 16m$165–252Drive 294.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Garycar 294.9 mi
5h 9m$49–71Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
7h 15m$52–78Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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
4h 26m$72–418Fly 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 54m$332–718Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 3m$106–352
St. Louis to Gary by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Gary is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Gary is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $70 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Gary station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Gary. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Gary Metro Center via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between St. Louis and Gary is 313 miles. The road distance is 296.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Gary without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from St. Louis to Gary, including transfers.
St. Louis to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Gary is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a train from St. Louis to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Gary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Gary is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from St. Louis to Gary.
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