There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wabashsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
1h 46m$10–14Drive 30.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Garycar 30.4 mi
43 min$6–8Line 55 bus, train
- Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Museum of Science & Industrybus 55
- Take the train from 57th St. to Garytrain Eastbound from Chicago
2h 28m$8–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Gary30.4 mi
43 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Garytaxi 30.4 mi
43 min$85–110Line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
3h 1m$7–41
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Gary is 42 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 46m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Midway CTA Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Austin/Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Gary Bus Station via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from 57th St. to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Museum of Science & Industry
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary is 31 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Gary.
There are 120+ hotels available in Gary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Gary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












