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

From Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Western (East) station to Lawrence Red Line Station (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 Lawrence & Western (East) 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

LAKESHORE

Leaves from Lawrence & Western (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Lawrence & Western (East)
2
81
Wait for bus
81
Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Lawrence Red Line Station (East)
ID 3770
11 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Lawrence
10 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
95th
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
24 min
7
Walk to train station
Millennium Station
290 yd • 4 min
8
LAKESHORE
Wait for train
LAKESHORE
South Bend Airport
9
Ride to train station
Gary Metro Station
53 min
10
Walk to
City of Gary
390 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Brown station to Belmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE 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 44 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Lawrence & Western (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Gary on the Moovit app.

104min$10.75

LAKESHORE

Leaves from Western-Brown

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western-Brown
290 yd • 4 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BROWN LINE
Kimball
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Belmont
11 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PURPLE LINE
Linden
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Washington/Wabash
22 min
6
Walk to train station
Millennium Station
190 yd • 3 min
7
LAKESHORE
Wait for train
LAKESHORE
South Bend Airport
8
Ride to train station
Gary Metro Station
53 min
9
Walk to
City of Gary
390 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary

The distance between Lawrence & Western (East) and City of Gary is approximately 40.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & Western (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 Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary

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

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From Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L' and train

104min$10.75

LAKESHORE

Leaves from Western-Brown

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western-Brown
290 yd • 4 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BROWN LINE
Kimball
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Belmont
11 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PURPLE LINE
Linden
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Washington/Wabash
22 min
6
Walk to train station
Millennium Station
190 yd • 3 min
7
LAKESHORE
Wait for train
LAKESHORE
South Bend Airport
8
Ride to train station
Gary Metro Station
53 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 Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary?
The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 81, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line LAKESHORE.
What is the alternative route to get from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary?
The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE.
Is there a direct bus between Lawrence & Western (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 1 hr 47 min.
Which bus line goes from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary?
The 81 bus line goes from Lawrence Red Line Station (East) station near Lawrence & Western (East) in Chicago to Lawrence station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Lawrence station near City of Gary.
How long does it take to travel from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?
The total travel time between Lawrence & Western (East) and City of Gary by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 47 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Lawrence & Western (East) to get to City of Gary?
Get on the 81 bus from the Lawrence Red Line Station (East) stop near Lawrence & Western (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lawrence & Western (East) and City of Gary?
Get off the bus at the Lawrence station, which is closest to City of Gary.
How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary?
The ride from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary costs $10.50.

Last updated on May 30, 2026

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

From Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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From Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L' and train

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Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary

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From Lawrence & Western (East) to City of Gary by Chicago 'L' and train

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