There are 4 ways to get from Midtown to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
39 min$15–21Drive 28.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Midtown to Chicagocar 28.9 mi
45 min$6–8Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
59 min$24–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Midtown to Chicagotaxi 28.9 mi
45 min$80–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Midtown to Chicago is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Midtown to Chicago is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Midtown to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
No, there is no direct train from Midtown to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Van Buren St. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Midtown and Chicago is 32 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.
The best way to get from Midtown to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Midtown to Chicago, including transfers.
Midtown to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.
Midtown to Chicago train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Midtown to Chicago is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $29 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between Midtown, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Gary, IN to Chicago every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–35 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Gary to Van Buren St. hourly. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
Midtown to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Midtown to Chicago train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midtown to Chicago is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Midtown to Chicago.
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