The average train between Chicago and Gary takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chicago to Gary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chicago and Gary. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Gary at 12:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Gary station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Chicago to Gary train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
Chicago to Gary train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Gary Metro Center station.
The distance between Chicago and Gary is 39.1 km. The road distance is 48 km.
South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min.