How to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary in Gary, take the J14 bus from Balbo & Columbus (West) station to Michigan & Jackson (North) station. Next, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

60min$9.25
Bus - J14
J14
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Balbo & Columbus (West)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Columbus (West)
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary in Gary: take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

58min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Van Buren St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary
The distance between Balbo & Columbus (West), Gary and City of Gary, Gary is approximately 31.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Columbus (West) 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.
Public transit stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West)

Balbo & Columbus (West) is located at Balbo & Columbus (West), Gary and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Columbus (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Train stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Columbus (West):

  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (South)
Public transit stations close to City of Gary, Gary

City of Gary is located at City of Gary, Gary and the nearest public transit station is Gary Bus Station.

Train stations close to City of Gary:

  • Gary/Chicago Airport
  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to City of Gary:

  • Gary Bus Station
  • Metro Center
  • 6th & Tyler
Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary in Gary: take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

58min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Van Buren St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary?

    The J14 bus line goes from Madison & Jefferson (West) station near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago to Michigan & Jackson (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Michigan & Jackson (North) station near City of Gary in Gary.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago and City of Gary in Gary by bus and train is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the J14 bus from the Madison & Jefferson (West) stop near Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Michigan & Jackson (North) station, which is closest to City of Gary in Gary.

  • When is the first train from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary?

    The first train from Balbo & Columbus (West) in Chicago to City of Gary in Gary is South Shore Line. It leaves the Museum Campus/11th St. station at 3:45 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary?

    The ride from Balbo & Columbus (West) to City of Gary costs $9.25.

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