What is the cheapest way to get from Gary to Chicago, IL?

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Chicago, IL is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Chicago, IL?

The fastest way to get from Gary to Chicago, IL is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gary Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Gary and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gary and arriving at Van Buren St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Gary to Chicago, IL?

The distance between Gary and Chicago, IL is 30 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gary to Chicago, IL without a car?

The best way to get from Gary to Chicago, IL without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Gary to Chicago, IL?

The bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Gary to Chicago, IL bus from?

Gary to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gary to Chicago, IL train from?

Gary to Chicago, IL train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.

Train or bus from Gary to Chicago, IL?

The best way to get from Gary to Chicago, IL is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $35. Alternatively, you can train via Randolph & Stetson, which costs $10 - $12 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Gary to Chicago, IL bus arrive?

Gary to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Gary to Chicago, IL train arrive?

Gary to Chicago, IL train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.

Can I drive from Gary to Chicago, IL?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Chicago, IL is 31 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Gary to Chicago, IL.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gary to Chicago, IL?

Book your Gary to Chicago, IL bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago, IL?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Chicago, IL.

Gary to Chicago, IL - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Chicago, IL by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
40 min
$2–35
Train via Randolph & Stetson
1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 14m
$11
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Gary to Chicago, ILcar 30.4 mi
38 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gary to Chicago, ILtaxi 30.4 mi
38 min
$85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 15m
$7–9

Gary to Chicago, IL by bus

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–19 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Gary to Millennium Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 55 min.

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