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 to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
48 min$14–22Drive 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 Ssl / ...
1h 15m$18–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Midtowntaxi 29.7 mi
46 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
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 to Midtown. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Gary, IN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 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 15m.
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 48 min and costs $14 - $22.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Midtown bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago 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 48 min and costs $14 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $22 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Midtown, IN, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Gary, IN every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–35 and the journey takes 35 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 $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Midtown bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN 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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