There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Midtown by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
39 min$14–20Drive 28.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Midtowncar 28.9 mi
45 min$6–8Train
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
55 min$18–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago to Midtowntaxi 28.9 mi
45 min$80–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Midtown is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Midtown is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Midtown. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Gary, IN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Midtown. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Gary Metro Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Chicago and Midtown is 32 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Midtown without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Chicago to Midtown, including transfers.
Chicago to Midtown bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Midtown train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Midtown is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 55 min.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Midtown, IN, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Gary, IN every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–35 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 51 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Midtown bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Chicago to Midtown train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Gary Metro Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Midtown is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Chicago to Midtown.
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