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

By bus and train

To get from Gary to Prospect 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 Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

186min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
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 & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0120S and NCS

To get from Gary to Prospect Heights in Chicago, take the GREYHOUND US0120S bus from Gary Bus Station station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Gary Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Prospect Heights

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 56.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Prospect 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 Prospect Heights, Chicago

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd).

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd

Alternative route by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0120S and NCS

To get from Gary to Prospect Heights in Chicago, take the GREYHOUND US0120S bus from Gary Bus Station station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Gary Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line NCS.

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

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line NCS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Prospect 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 one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Prospect Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Gary to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Gary to Prospect Heights costs $14.75.

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