There are 4 ways to get from Gary to Northwestern University by train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Fostersubway Purple Line
2h 10m$10–14Drive 41.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gary to Northwestern Universitycar 41.1 mi
1h 5m$8–11Bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
2h 29m$11–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gary to Northwestern Universitytaxi 41.1 mi
1h 5m$120–150
Gary to Northwestern University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Foster via Washington/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Gary and Northwestern University is 45 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Northwestern University without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 10m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Gary to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Gary to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Northwestern University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
Gary to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Northwestern University via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Washington/Wabash to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Gary to Northwestern University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Northwestern University is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Gary to Northwestern University.
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