There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, taxi, 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 Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 50m$123–264Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 43m$57–283Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain Saluki / ...
6h 46m$169–256Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
10h 15m$62–97Drive 329.1 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Garycar 329.1 mi
5h 30m$61–87Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 3m$226–528Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- 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
6h 38m$77–379
Carbondale to Gary by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Gary is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $120 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Gary Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Gary. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Carbondale and Gary is 360 miles. The road distance is 331 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Gary without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Carbondale to Gary, including transfers.
Carbondale to Gary bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Gary is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–250 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Gary Bus Station via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–370
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Carbondale to Gary bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Carbondale to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Gary is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Carbondale to Gary.
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