There are 4 ways to get from Gary to Mount Prospect by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospecttrain Up-Nw
2h 16m$15–18Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
3h 10m$9–14Drive 48.7 mi
- Drive from Gary to Mount Prospectcar 48.7 mi
1h 12m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gary to Mount Prospecttaxi 48.7 mi
1h 12m$140–170
Gary to Mount Prospect by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Mount Prospect is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Mount Prospect is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at State St & Northwest Hwy via Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Gary and Mount Prospect is 52 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Mount Prospect without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Gary to Mount Prospect, including transfers.
Gary to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.
Gary to Mount Prospect train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Mount Prospect is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Gary to Mt. Prospect via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary, IN to State St & Northwest Hwy via Chicago, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, and Golf Mill Station in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Gary, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Gary to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Gary to Mount Prospect train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Mount Prospect is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Gary to Mount Prospect.
There are 383+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.