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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Gary is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Gary is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Gary. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Gary, IN via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Gary. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Gary?

The distance between Waukegan and Gary is 68 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukegan to Gary without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $16 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Waukegan to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Gary bus from?

Waukegan to Gary bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Gary train from?

Waukegan to Gary train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Waukegan to Gary?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Gary is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $16 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $15 - $40 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Waukegan to Gary bus arrive?

Waukegan to Gary bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

Where does the Waukegan to Gary train arrive?

Waukegan to Gary train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Gary is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Waukegan to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 120+ hotels available in Gary.

Waukegan to Gary - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waukegan to Gary by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
2h 39m
$17–20
Drive 69.7 mi
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1. Drive from Waukegan to Garycar 69.7 mi
1h 27m
$13–19
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus
3h 44m
$16–40

Waukegan to Gary by train and bus

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Gary Metro Center via Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Gary, IN via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago in around 3h 44m.

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