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How to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the LAKESHORE CORRIDOR train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

125min$10.50
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - LAKESHORE CORRIDORLAKESHORE CORRIDOR
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKESHORE CORRIDORLAKESHORE CORRIDOR
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE CORRIDOR
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 97, RED LINE and LAKESHORE CORRIDOR

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the LAKESHORE CORRIDOR train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

125min$10.50
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - LAKESHORE CORRIDORLAKESHORE CORRIDOR
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKESHORE CORRIDORLAKESHORE CORRIDOR
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE CORRIDOR
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    49 min
  • 10
    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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary

The distance between Oakton & Central Park (East) and City of Gary is approximately 45.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton & Central Park (East) 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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton & Central Park (East)) 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.

Alternative route from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 97, RED LINE and LAKESHORE CORRIDOR

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the LAKESHORE CORRIDOR train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

125min$10.50
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - LAKESHORE CORRIDORLAKESHORE CORRIDOR
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKESHORE CORRIDORLAKESHORE CORRIDOR
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE CORRIDOR
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE CORRIDOR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line LAKESHORE CORRIDOR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton & Central Park (East) 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 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary?

    The 97 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near City of Gary.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton & Central Park (East) and City of Gary by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton & Central Park (East) to get to City of Gary?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton & Central Park (East) and City of Gary?

    Get off the bus at the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station, which is closest to City of Gary.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary?

    The ride from Oakton & Central Park (East) to City of Gary costs $10.50.