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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago Union Station and Gary takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Chicago Union Station 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.

49 min
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to Gary train times

Trains run hourly between Chicago Union Station and Gary. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago Union Station is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Gary at 12:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 54 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Union Station 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.

Map of how to get from Chicago Union Station to Gary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.6 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 51 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.

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