How to get from Gary to Lake Forest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gary to Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

152min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NUP-N
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 Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 56 and UP-N

To get from Gary to Lake Forest 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 56 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

152min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-NUP-N
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
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Lake Forest

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 60.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, Chicago

Lake Forest is located at Lake Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Forest..

Train stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Lake Forest.
  • Lake Bluff
  • Fort Sheridan

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 56 and UP-N

To get from Gary to Lake Forest 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 56 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

152min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-NUP-N
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
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gary to Lake Forest?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 56, Bus line UP-N.

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

    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 to Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Lake Forest in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Gary to Lake Forest costs $16.00.

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