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

By bus and train

To get from Gary to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: 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 MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

164min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
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
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and MD-W

To get from Gary to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines 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 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

164min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
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
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Elgin

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 68.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Elgin 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 Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Terminal.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Terminal
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and MD-W

To get from Gary to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines 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 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

164min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
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
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Elgin 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 train line and one bus line till Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Elgin in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Elgin station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Gary to Elgin?

    The ride from Gary to Elgin costs $16.00.

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