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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Gary is to line 147 bus and bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 44m.

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 57 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Gary. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Gary, IN via Michigan & Washington and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

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 Davis and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Evanston to Gary?

The distance between Evanston and Gary is 43 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 50m and costs $10 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m 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 Davis 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 57 min to drive from Evanston to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 121+ hotels available in Gary.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Davis to Washington/Wabashsubway Purple Line
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
1h 50m
$10–15
Line 147 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
2h 44m
$6–10
Drive 42.2 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Garycar 42.2 mi
57 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Garytaxi 42.2 mi
57 min
$120–150

Evanston to Gary by subway and train

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Gary, IN via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago in around 2h 44m.

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