There are 3 ways to get from Gary to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
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 Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 15m$15–32Train
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 39m$18–27Drive 85.9 mi
- Drive from Gary to DeKalbcar 85.9 mi
1h 48m$16–23
Gary to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gary to DeKalb is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Gary and DeKalb is 98 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Gary to DeKalb, including transfers.
Gary to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
The best way to get from Gary to DeKalb is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 4h 39m.
Gary to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to DeKalb is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Gary to DeKalb.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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