How to get from Gary to Dolton by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Gary to Dolton in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 353 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to Doctor Mlk Drive & 142nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

140min$9.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 353
353
Walk to Dolton
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    Ring Rd & Victory Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doctor Mlk Drive & 142nd St
    ID 2875
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dolton
    Walk to
    Dolton
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Gary to Dolton in Chicago, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Ivanhoe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

151min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Dolton
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dolton
    Walk to
    Dolton
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Dolton

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Dolton, Chicago is approximately 53.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Dolton by Chicago 'L', 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 Dolton, Chicago

Dolton is located at Dolton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St.

Train stations close to Dolton:

  • Ivanhoe
  • Riverdale
  • Harvey

Bus stations close to Dolton:

  • Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
  • Indiana Ave & 141st St
  • Indiana Ave & 140th Pl/140th Ct

Related Routes

By train

To get from Gary to Dolton in Chicago, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Ivanhoe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

151min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Dolton
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dolton
    Walk to
    Dolton
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 353.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

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

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

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

    The SSL train line goes from Gary Metro Station station near Gary to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago station near Dolton in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Gary to Dolton in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Gary and Dolton in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Gary to Dolton?

    The ride from Gary to Dolton costs $9.80.

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