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

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

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 20 min. The ride fare is $14.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

80min$14.00

LAKESHORE

Leaves from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Greenwood (East)
ID 2788
3 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

Alternative route from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, 15 and LAKESHORE

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 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 25 min. The ride fare is $10.25. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

85min$10.25

LAKESHORE

Leaves from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Jeffery (East)
ID 17697
10 min
4
Walk to bus station
Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
ID 5299
30 yd • 1 min
5
15
Wait for bus
15
47th Red Line Station (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Lake Park & 55th Street (North)
ID 7132
23 min
7
Walk to train station
55th - 56th - 57th St.
20 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

Public transit directions from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary

The distance between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) and City of Gary is approximately 27.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, 15 and LAKESHORE

85min$10.25

LAKESHORE

Leaves from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & Cottage Grove (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Jeffery (East)
ID 17697
10 min
4
Walk to bus station
Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
ID 5299
30 yd • 1 min
5
15
Wait for bus
15
47th Red Line Station (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Lake Park & 55th Street (North)
ID 7132
23 min
7
Walk to train station
55th - 56th - 57th St.
20 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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary?
The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line ME, Train line LAKESHORE.
What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary?
The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 15, Train line LAKESHORE.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) and City of Gary?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.
Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) in Chicago to 79th Street & Greenwood (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 79th Street & Greenwood (East) station near City of Gary.
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary by bus and train?
The total travel time between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) and City of Gary by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to get to City of Gary?
Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) and City of Gary?
Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Greenwood (East) station, which is closest to City of Gary.
How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary?
The ride from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary costs $14.00.

Last updated on May 23, 2026

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

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

Step by Step

Alternative route from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, 15 and LAKESHORE

Step by Step

Public transit directions from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) to City of Gary by bus and train via 79, 15 and LAKESHORE

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Questions & Answers

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

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

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