There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
1h 15m$18–21Drive 29.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Midtowncar 29.7 mi
45 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
1h 43m$15–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Midtowntaxi 29.7 mi
45 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 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown is to drive which takes 45 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 1h 43m.
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 train which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Chicago Union Station to Midtown, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Midtown bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 train which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Midtown, IN, USA?
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. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.
- 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
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–28
- 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
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Jefferson Lines, 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 45 min to drive from Chicago Union Station to Midtown.
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