The cheapest and fastest buses from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 4 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Gary, IN on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:40 AM4h05Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:45 AMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$391One-way0 transfers
10:25 AM3h10Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:35 PMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM4h25Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN12:55 PMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM5h35Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN7:50 AMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$521One-way1 transfer
10:25 AM3h10Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:35 PMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$431One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM4h05Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:45 AMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM4h25Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN12:55 PMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM5h35Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN7:50 AMGary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal)$521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $222.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $286 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN costing on average $320 (€259).
Other travel options to Gary, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
You'll arrive about -2h -27m sooner (3h 41m by bus vs 2h 14m by car) and save roughly $-19.01 (€-15.38) compared to fuel and tolls ($50 (€41) vs $31 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 4h25 | 12:55 PM Gary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h10 | 12:35 PM Gary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2h55 | 6:05 PM Gary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 5h35 | 7:50 AM Gary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h05 | 9:45 AM Gary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN
Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, INYou can travel by bus between Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gary, IN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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