How to get from Gary to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Gary to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Gary to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: 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 PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

138min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
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
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gary to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Gary to Evanston 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 UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

140min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
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 & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Evanston

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 45.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Evanston by Chicago 'L' 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 Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge Ave & Emerson St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)

Related Routes

From Gary to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Gary to Evanston 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 UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

140min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
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 & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Evanston 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 Chicago 'L' lines till Chicago station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Evanston in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Gary to Evanston?

    The ride from Gary to Evanston costs $9.50.

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