There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Chinatown by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 8m$10–14Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gary to Chinatowncar 26.5 mi
41 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
1h 28m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gary to Chinatowntaxi 26.5 mi
41 min$75–95Train, line 15 bus
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.train Lakeshore
- Take the bus from Stony Island & 56th Street to 47th Red Line Stationbus 15
1h 21m$13–16
Gary to Chinatown by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Chinatown is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Chinatown is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Wentworth & Cermak via Clark & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Cermak-McCormick Place via Washington/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Gary and Chinatown is 33 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Chinatown without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Gary to Chinatown, including transfers.
Gary to Chinatown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Chinatown train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Chinatown is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, IL, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Gary to Millennium Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 55 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Stony Island & 56th Street to 47th Red Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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Read the travel guideBooking & Getting There
Gary to Chinatown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Gary to Chinatown train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Chinatown is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Gary to Chinatown.
There are 1288+ hotels available in Chinatown.