The average bus between Evanston and Gary takes 2h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to Gary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Evanston and Gary. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Gary at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Washington and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Evanston to Gary? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Gary. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Gary station via Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Evanston to Gary bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Evanston to Gary bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Gary Bus Station.
The distance between Evanston and Gary is 57.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Gary Bus Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2h 49m.