How to get from Gary to Wilmette by bus and train?

From Gary to Wilmette by bus and train

To get from Gary to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 147 bus and finally take the 97 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

198min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 147
147
Bus - 97
97
Walk to Wilmette
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 & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    2.3 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Gary to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 97 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

198min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 97
97
Walk to Wilmette
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    2.3 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Wilmette

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 52.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Wilmette 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 Wilmette, Chicago

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave.

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Indian Hill
  • Winnetka
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave
  • Loyola Academy
  • Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Related Routes

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

To get from Gary to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 97 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

198min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 97
97
Walk to Wilmette
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    2.3 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 147, Bus line 97.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gary to Wilmette?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 97.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Wilmette 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 Wilmette in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Wilmette in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Gary to Wilmette?

    The ride from Gary to Wilmette costs $9.25.

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