There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Burns Harbor by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
1h 5m$19–23Drive 40 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Burns Harborcar 40 mi
52 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
1h 19m$21–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago to Burns Harbortaxi 40 mi
52 min$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Burns Harbor is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Burns Harbor is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Burns Harbor station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Burns Harbor. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Burns Harbor is 41 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Burns Harbor without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $19 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Chicago to Burns Harbor, including transfers.
Chicago to Burns Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Burns Harbor train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Burns Harbor is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Burns Harbor, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes hourly. Tickets cost $8–9 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- 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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 to Burns Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Chicago to Burns Harbor train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Portage/Ogden Dunes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Burns Harbor is 40 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Chicago to Burns Harbor.
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