There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
1h$27–36Drive 36.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Lake Stationcar 36.5 mi
47 min$7–10Train
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Millertrain Ssl / ...
1h 20m$20–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Lake Stationtaxi 36.5 mi
47 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Station station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Miller via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Lake Station is 37 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Lake Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Lake Station train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station is to bus which takes 1h and costs $26 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $24 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Lake Station, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Miller every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Miller
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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 Union Station to Lake Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Lake Station train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Miller station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Lake Station is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Chicago Union Station to Lake Station.
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