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How to get from Gary to Palos Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gary to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 386 bus from Midway Cta Station station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

180min$9.30
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 386
386
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, RI and 386

To get from Gary to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 386 bus from Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

171min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
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
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #403| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tinley Park
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
    ID 2978
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13366
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Palos Heights

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Palos Heights, Chicago is approximately 47.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights, Chicago

Palos Heights is located at Palos Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & 131st St.

Train stations close to Palos Heights:

  • Palos Park
  • Palos Heights
  • Worth

Bus stations close to Palos Heights:

  • Harlem Ave & 131st St
  • Harlem Ave & Ishnala Dr
  • Harlem Ave & 127th St

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, RI and 386

To get from Gary to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 386 bus from Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

171min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
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
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #403| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tinley Park
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
    ID 2978
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13366
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Palos Heights?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 55, Bus line 386.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gary to Palos Heights?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RI, Bus line 386.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Palos Heights 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 bus lines till Chicago station near Palos Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Palos Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Palos Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Gary to Palos Heights?

    The ride from Gary to Palos Heights costs $9.30.

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