Drive or Fly: Seymour, 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 SDF–GYY. At 214 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 29m

Distance

214.9 mi

Total Cost

$83

CO2

87 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$48

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 57m

24m in the air

Air Distance

198 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

50 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Seymour, IN → SDF 83m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GYY → City of Gary, IN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Seymour, IN SDF — Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 55 mi, ~83m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SDF 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 51m

3h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$28

CO2

8 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Seymour, IN → Indianapolis 86m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 209m

Arrival 10m

Dyer Amtrak → City of Gary, IN 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

From Indianapolis 57 mi, ~86m 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	3h 29m	3h 57m	5h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$83	$183	$28
Carbon footprint	87 kg CO₂	50 kg CO₂	8 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 13, 2026.

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