There are 3 ways to get from Wauconda to Gary by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fox River Grove to Irving Parktrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
2h 45m$43–55Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wauconda to Garycar 68.4 mi
1h 33m$13–18Line 272 bus, line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
4h 33m$44–56
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wauconda to Gary is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Wauconda to Gary is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Wauconda to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn Mall and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Madison & Canal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Wauconda to Gary. However, there are services departing from Fox River Grove and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Irving Park-Blue and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Wauconda and Gary is 76 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wauconda to Gary without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Wauconda to Gary, including transfers.
Wauconda to Gary bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Hawthorn Mall station.
Wauconda to Gary train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox River Grove station.
The best way to get from Wauconda to Gary is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 56 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Wauconda, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wauconda to Gary Metro Center via Fox River Grove, Irving Park, Irving Park-Blue, Jackson-Blue, and Van Buren St. in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wauconda to Gary Bus Station via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Fox River Grove to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary 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 Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Wauconda to Gary bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Wauconda to Gary train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Irving Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wauconda to Gary is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Wauconda to Gary.
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