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

Gary Metro Center to Elgin - Train Schedule

The LAKESHORE train from Gary Metro Center to Elgin runs from 4:40 AM to 9:11 PM, with departures every 20 min-2 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Gary Metro Center to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Gary Metro Center to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LAKESHORE 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 32 min. The ride fare is $17.25. The bus and train schedule from Gary Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

152min$17.25
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gary Metro Center
    Gary, IN 46402
  • 2
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 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
    14 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
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Metro Center to Elgin

The distance between Gary Metro Center, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 68.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary Metro Center to Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Gary Metro Center to Elgin

To check the bus and train schedule from Gary Metro Center to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gary Metro Center) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Train line LAKESHORE, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Gary Metro Center and Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary Metro Center to Elgin?

    The LAKESHORE train line goes from Van Buren St. station near Gary Metro Center in Gary to Michigan & Van Buren (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Michigan & Van Buren (North) station near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Gary Metro Center in Gary and Elgin in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gary Metro Center to get to Elgin?

    Get on the LAKESHORE train from the Van Buren St. station near Gary Metro Center in Gary.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gary Metro Center and Elgin?

    Get off the train at the Michigan & Van Buren (North) station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Gary Metro Center to Elgin costs $17.25.

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