There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Plainfield by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
3h 8m$38–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus 755
3h 33m$6–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus 850 / ...
3h 15m$11–14Drive 51.5 mi
- Drive from Gary to Plainfieldcar 51.5 mi
1h 8m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gary to Plainfieldtaxi 51.5 mi
1h 8m$140–180
Gary to Plainfield by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gary to Plainfield is to bus which costs $5 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gary to Plainfield is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Gary to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Gary and Plainfield is 81 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gary to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Gary to Plainfield, including transfers.
Gary to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Gary to Plainfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Gary to Plainfield is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Gary to Plainfield via Van Buren St., LaSalle Street, and Joliet in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
Bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Gary to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Gary to Plainfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Plainfield is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Gary to Plainfield.
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