There are 6 ways to get from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via 57th St.
best- Take the train from 57th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
1h 14m$10–13Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McCormick Place (Station) to Garycar 27.4 mi
36 min$5–8Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Michigan & 23rd Street to Desplaines & Harrison Terminalbus 1
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
2h 9m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from McCormick Place (Station) to Garytaxi 27.4 mi
36 min$75–95Train
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
1h 18m$10–12Train via 57th St. #2
- Take the train from 57th St. to Garytrain Eastbound from Chicago
1h 40m$10–13
McCormick Place (Station) to Gary by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary. However, there are services departing from Michigan & 23rd Street and arriving at Gary, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary. However, there are services departing from McCormick Place and arriving at Gary Metro Center via 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between McCormick Place (Station) and Gary is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary without a car is to train via 57th St. which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary, including transfers.
McCormick Place (Station) to Gary bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & 23rd Street station.
McCormick Place (Station) to Gary train services, operated by Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, depart from 57th St. station.
The best way to get from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary is to train via 57th St. which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between McCormick Place (Station), IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District operates a train from 57th St. to Gary Metro Center hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 41 min. South Shore Line also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary, IN via Michigan & 23rd Street, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, and Chicago in around 2h 9m.
Train from 57th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Michigan & 23rd Street to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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McCormick Place (Station) to Gary bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Desplaines & Harrison Terminal station.
McCormick Place (Station) to Gary train services, operated by Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, arrive at Gary Metro Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between McCormick Place (Station) to Gary is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from McCormick Place (Station) to Gary.
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