How to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train?

From Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) station to Halsted & Garfield (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the LAKESHORE train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $10.25. The bus and train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

104min$10.25

LAKESHORE

Leaves from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West)
ID 3681
10 yd • 1 min
2
8
Wait for bus
8
Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Halsted & Garfield (North)
ID 5890
19 min
4
Walk to bus station
Garfield & Halsted (East)
ID 10536
20 yd • 1 min
5
55
Wait for bus
55
Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
6
Ride to bus station
55th Street & Lake Park (East)
ID 10563
22 min
7
Walk to train station
55th - 56th - 57th St.
40 yd • 1 min
8
LAKESHORE
Wait for train
LAKESHORE
South Bend Airport
9
Ride to train station
Gary Metro Station
41 min
10
Walk to
City of Gary
390 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, ME and LAKESHORE

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Halsted (East) station to 79th Street & Greenwood (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the LAKESHORE train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $14.00. The bus and train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

98min$14.00

LAKESHORE

Leaves from 79th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & Halsted (East)
ID 2762
130 yd • 2 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Greenwood (East)
ID 2788
20 min
4
Walk to train station
79th St. (Chatham)
80 yd • 1 min
5
ME
Wait for train
ME
#214| Millennium Station
6
Ride to train station
55th - 56th - 57th St.
10 min
7
LAKESHORE
Wait for train
LAKESHORE
South Bend Airport
8
Ride to train station
Gary Metro Station
41 min
9
Walk to
City of Gary
390 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary

The distance between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and City of Gary is approximately 31.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gary – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary

To check the bus and train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)) and destination (City of Gary), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, ME and LAKESHORE

98min$14.00

LAKESHORE

Leaves from 79th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
79th Street & Halsted (East)
ID 2762
130 yd • 2 min
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Greenwood (East)
ID 2788
20 min
4
Walk to train station
79th St. (Chatham)
80 yd • 1 min
5
ME
Wait for train
ME
#214| Millennium Station
6
Ride to train station
55th - 56th - 57th St.
10 min
7
LAKESHORE
Wait for train
LAKESHORE
South Bend Airport
8
Ride to train station
Gary Metro Station
41 min
9
Walk to
City of Gary
390 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?
The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 55, Train line LAKESHORE.
What is the alternative route to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?
The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line ME, Train line LAKESHORE.
Is there a direct bus between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and City of Gary?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.
Which bus line goes from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?
The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) station near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) in Chicago to Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) station near City of Gary.
How long does it take to travel from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train?
The total travel time between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and City of Gary by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to get to City of Gary?
Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) stop near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and City of Gary?
Get off the bus at the Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) station, which is closest to City of Gary.
How much is the total bus and train fare from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?
The ride from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary costs $10.25.

Last updated on May 23, 2026

How to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train?

From Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train

Step by Step

Alternative route from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, ME and LAKESHORE

Step by Step

Public transit directions from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary

Bus And Train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary

Related Routes

Alternative route from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, ME and LAKESHORE

Step by Step

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?

What is the alternative route to get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?

Is there a direct bus between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and City of Gary?

Which bus line goes from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary?

How long does it take to travel from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to City of Gary by bus and train?

Where do I get on the bus near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) to get to City of Gary?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) and City of Gary?

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