Drive or Fly: Stockton, 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 IND–GYY. At 188 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 17m

Distance

188 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

76 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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

3h 47m

20m in the air

Air Distance

164 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

42 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stockton, IN → IND 77m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GYY → City of Gary, IN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

Stockton, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 51 mi, ~77m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND 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

4h 51m

2h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stockton, IN → Crawfordsville Amtrak 84m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 151m

Arrival 10m

Dyer Amtrak → City of Gary, IN 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Crawfordsville Amtrak 56 mi, ~84m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	4h 17m	3h 47m	4h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$127	$21
Carbon footprint	76 kg CO₂	42 kg CO₂	6 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 — 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

188 mi 4h 16m

via I 65, SR 59, US 231

Alternative (+9 min)

223.4 mi 4h 26m

via I 65, I 70, SR 59

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