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How to get fromDes Plaines to Garyby train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Gary by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    2h 4m
    $14–17

  2. Line 226 bus, line 56 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 41m
    $9–15

  3. Drive 47.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Garycar car 47.3 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Garytaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 2m
    $140–170

  5. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Davis to Washington/Wabashsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    2h 35m
    $11–17

Des Plaines to Gary by train and bus

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Gary Metro Center via Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Gary Bus Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 41m.

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