How to get from Aurora to City of Gary by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to City of Gary in Gary, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

158min$16.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 151
151
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF, 20 and SSL

To get from Aurora to City of Gary in Gary, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

143min$16.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1230| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to City of Gary

The distance between Aurora, Gary and City of Gary, Gary is approximately 69.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Gary and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay A.

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

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 State Bank (5th Ave).

Train stations close to City of Gary:

  • Gary Metro Station
  • Gary/Chicago Airport

Bus stations close to City of Gary:

  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave)
  • 5th & Broadway
  • Broadway 581

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF, 20 and SSL

To get from Aurora to City of Gary in Gary, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

143min$16.00
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to City of Gary
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1230| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Gary
    Walk to
    City of Gary
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aurora to City of Gary?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 151, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora to City of Gary?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 20, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora and City of Gary?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora to City of Gary?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1228| Chicago Union Station station near Aurora in Aurora to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City of Gary station near City of Gary in Gary.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora to City of Gary by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora in Aurora and City of Gary in Gary by train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora to get to City of Gary?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1228| Chicago Union Station station near Aurora in Aurora.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora and City of Gary?

    Get off the train at the City of Gary station, which is closest to City of Gary in Gary.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Aurora to City of Gary?

    The ride from Aurora to City of Gary costs $16.00.

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