What is the cheapest way to get from Gary to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Evanston is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Gary to Evanston is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Gary and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Gary to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Main via Washington/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Gary to Evanston?

The distance between Gary and Evanston is 51 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gary to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Gary to Evanston without a car is to bus and line 147 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Gary to Evanston?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Gary to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Evanston bus from?

Gary to Evanston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.

Where do I catch the Gary to Evanston train from?

Gary to Evanston train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.

Where does the Gary to Evanston bus arrive?

Gary to Evanston bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Gary to Evanston train arrive?

Gary to Evanston train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.

Can I drive from Gary to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Evanston is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Gary to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Evanston.

Gary to Evanston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 147 bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Gary to Evanston by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 147 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
1h 44m
$10–13
Drive 40.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gary to Evanstoncar 40.3 mi
1h 2m
$8–11
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Mainsubway Purple Line
1h 45m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gary to Evanstontaxi 40.3 mi
1h 2m
$110–140

Gary to Evanston by bus

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Gary, IN to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Chicago, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 1h 44m.

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