How to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 78 bus from Montrose & Elston (West) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the LAKESHORE train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

107min$10.50
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Montrose & Elston (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Elston (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (West)
    ID 11401
    4 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    South Bend Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary

The distance between Montrose & Elston (West) and City of Gary is approximately 40.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gary – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Elston (West)) and destination (City of Gary), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Elston (West) and City of Gary?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary?

    The 78 bus line goes from Montrose-Blue station near Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago to Washington-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Washington-Blue station near City of Gary.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Elston (West) and City of Gary by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Elston (West) to get to City of Gary?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Montrose-Blue stop near Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Elston (West) and City of Gary?

    Get off the bus at the Washington-Blue station, which is closest to City of Gary.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary?

    The ride from Montrose & Elston (West) to City of Gary costs $10.50.

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