What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Gary is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Gary is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Gary. However, there are services departing from Main and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Evanston to Gary?

The distance between Evanston and Gary is 42 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Gary without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 44m and costs $9 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Gary?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Evanston to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Gary bus from?

Evanston to Gary bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Gary train from?

Evanston to Gary train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Main station.

Where does the Evanston to Gary bus arrive?

Evanston to Gary bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.

Where does the Evanston to Gary train arrive?

Evanston to Gary train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Gary is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Evanston to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 141+ hotels available in Gary.

Evanston to Gary - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, line 147 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Gary by subway, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Main to Washington/WabashPurple Line
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
1h 44m
$10–14
Line 147 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington147
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus StationGreyhound US0120S / ...
2h 49m
$4–37
Drive 42.2 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Gary42.2 mi
55 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Gary42.2 mi
55 min
$120–150

Evanston to Gary by subway and train

261Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.2 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Gary Bus Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2h 49m.

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