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

From Schaumburg to Gary by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Schaumburg to Gary in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

165min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Gary
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gary
    Walk to
    Gary
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Schaumburg to Gary

The distance between Schaumburg, Chicago and Gary, Chicago is approximately 59.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schaumburg to Gary 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 Schaumburg

Schaumburg is located at Schaumburg, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Northwest Transportation Center.

Bus stations close to Schaumburg:

  • Northwest Transportation Center
  • Kimberly Dr & Mall Dr
  • 601 N Martingale Rd

Public transit stations close to Gary, Chicago

Gary is located at Gary, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Metro Center.

Train stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Metro Station
  • Gary/Chicago Airport

Bus stations close to Gary:

  • Metro Center
  • Gary Bus Station
  • 5th & Broadway

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Schaumburg and Gary in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Schaumburg to Gary in Chicago?

    The 606 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Schaumburg to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Gary in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Schaumburg and Gary in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Schaumburg to get to Gary in Chicago?

    Get on the 606 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Schaumburg in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Schaumburg and Gary in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station station, which is closest to Gary in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Schaumburg to Gary costs $9.00.

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