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How to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary by bus and train?

Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary - Bus Schedule

The 55 bus from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 43 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary by bus and train

To get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary in Chicago, take the 55 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station. Next, take the LAKESHORE train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Gary Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.25. The bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Gary on the Moovit app.

103min$10.25
Bus - 55
55
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Walk to Gary
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago Midway Airport MDW
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Museum Of Science & Industry (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (East)
    ID 10563
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    South Bend Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gary
    Walk to
    Gary
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary

The distance between Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and Gary, Chicago is approximately 33.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary 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 Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary

To check the bus and train schedule from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Midway Airport MDW) and destination (Gary), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 55, Train line LAKESHORE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Gary in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary in Chicago?

    The 55 bus line goes from 55th Street & Lake Park (East) station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 55th - 56th - 57th St. station near Gary in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Midway Airport MDW and Gary in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Midway Airport MDW to get to Gary in Chicago?

    Get on the 55 bus from the 55th Street & Lake Park (East) stop near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 55th - 56th - 57th St. station, which is closest to Gary in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary?

    The ride from Chicago Midway Airport MDW to Gary costs $10.25.