Drive or Fly: Remington, IN to City of Gary, IN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LAF–GYY. At 63 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 15m

Distance

63.2 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 57m

7m in the air

Air Distance

59 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Remington, IN → LAF 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GYY → City of Gary, IN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Remington, IN LAF — Purdue University Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

City of Gary, IN GYY — Gary/Chicago International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LAF and GYY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 4m

49m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Remington, IN → Rensselaer Amtrak 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 49m

Arrival 10m

Dyer Amtrak → City of Gary, IN 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Rensselaer Amtrak 13 mi, ~19m drive

To Dyer Amtrak 11 mi, ~16m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 28m

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0120S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Remington, IN → Rensselaer Bus Stop (RSS6) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Gary Bus Station (GRY6) → City of Gary, IN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From RSS6 — Rensselaer Bus Stop 12 mi, ~18m drive

To GRY6 — Gary Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 15m	2h 57m	2h 4m	2h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$9	$5
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 20, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Remington, IN to City of Gary, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.