There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown 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 / ...
53 min$15–21Drive 29.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Midtowncar 29.7 mi
46 min$6–8Train
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
1h 18m$20–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Midtowntaxi 29.7 mi
46 min$85–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Midtown station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station to Midtown. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Gary Metro Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Midtown is 33 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Midtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Midtown train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown is to bus which takes 53 min and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $26 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Midtown, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 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 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.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Midtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Midtown train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Gary Metro Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Midtown is 30 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Chicago Union Station to Midtown.
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