How to get from Gary to Dekalb by bus and train?

From Gary to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Gary to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Jefferson (West)
    ID 6365
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gary to Dekalb by bus and train via SSL, 126 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Gary to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Jefferson (West)
    ID 86
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Dekalb

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 102.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Dekalb by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gary

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

Train stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Bus Station
  • 5th & Broadway
  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave)

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #484.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #484
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gary to Dekalb by bus and train via SSL, 126 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Gary to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Jefferson (West)
    ID 86
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gary to Dekalb?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct train between Gary and Dekalb in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Gary Metro Station station near Gary to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago station near Dekalb in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Gary to Dekalb in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gary and Dekalb in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gary to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Gary Metro Station station near Gary in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gary and Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.