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How to get fromGary to Des Plainesby train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 6m
    $15–16

  2. Drive 45.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gary to Des Plainescar car 45.3 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–12

  3. Bus, line 56 bus, line 226 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Busse Hwy & Mason Lnbus bus 226
    3h 35m
    $10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gary to Des Plainestaxi taxi 45.3 mi
    1h 7m
    $130–160

  5. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain train Ssl
    2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Davissubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    2h 49m
    $12–16

Gary to Des Plaines by bus and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Gary to Des Plaines via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 35m.

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