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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Gary is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Gary is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Gary?

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

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Gary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Gary Metro Center. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Illinois to Gary?

The distance between Illinois and Gary is 30 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

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

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

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Gary bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Illinois to Gary train from?

Illinois to Gary train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.

Train or bus from Illinois to Gary?

The best way to get from Illinois to Gary is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $9 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Illinois to Gary bus arrive?

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

Where does the Illinois to Gary train arrive?

Illinois to Gary train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Gary Metro Center station.

Can I drive from Illinois to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Gary is 30 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Illinois to Gary.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Gary?

Book your Illinois to Gary bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 143+ hotels available in Gary.

Illinois to Gary - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
40 min
$2–35
Train
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
46 min
$7–9
Drive 29.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Garycar 29.6 mi
37 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Garytaxi 29.6 mi
37 min
$85–110

Illinois to Gary by bus

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Distance: 29.7 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 46 min.

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