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Directions to Gary, Indiana with public transportation

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How to get to Gary, Indiana by bus?

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How to get to Gary, Indiana by train?

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Bus stations near Gary, Indiana

  • 5th & Madison,1 min walk,
  • 6th & Madison,3 min walk,
  • 5th & Broadway,7 min walk,
  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave),7 min walk,
  • Gary Bus Station,8 min walk,
  • Metro Center,9 min walk,

Train stations near Gary, Indiana

  • Gary Metro Station,8 min walk,

Bus lines to Gary, Indiana

  • R3,Burr Street and Lake Ridge,
  • L5,Horace Mann/Village Via Taft,
  • L3,Roundtrip,
  • L2,,
  • R-BMX,,
  • GREYHOUND US0100,Atlanta - Chicago,
  • GREYHOUND US0120,Chicago - Louisville,
  • GREYHOUND US0120S,Chicago - Indianapolis,
  • GREYHOUND US0164,Cleveland - DC,
  • L1,East 35th/Marshalltown,
  • R1,Lakeshore Connection,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Gary, Indiana?

    The closest stations to Gary, Indiana are:

    • 5th & Madison is 71 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • 6th & Madison is 197 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 5th & Broadway is 536 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Gary State Bank (5th Ave) is 560 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Gary Bus Station is 628 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Gary Metro Station is 635 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Metro Center is 732 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Gary, Indiana?

    These bus lines stop near Gary, Indiana: GREYHOUND US0100, R1.

  • Which train line stops near Gary, Indiana?

    SSL

  • What’s the nearest train station to Gary, Indiana?

    The nearest train station to Gary, Indiana is Gary Metro Station. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Gary, Indiana?

    The nearest bus stop to Gary, Indiana is 5th & Madison. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Gary, Indiana?

    The SSL is the first train that goes to Gary, Indiana. It stops nearby at 4:53 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Gary, Indiana?

    The SSL is the last train that goes to Gary, Indiana. It stops nearby at 1:17 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Gary, Indiana?

    The R-BMX is the first bus that goes to Gary, Indiana. It stops nearby at 5:11 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Gary, Indiana?

    The GREYHOUND US0164 is the last bus that goes to Gary, Indiana. It stops nearby at 8:05 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Gary, Indiana?

    The bus fare to Gary, Indiana costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

  • How much is the train fare to Gary, Indiana?

    The train fare to Gary, Indiana costs about $3.50 - $13.50.

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Gary, Indiana Address: Lake, IN street in Gary

Gary, Indiana
Gary, IndianaGary ( GARR-ee) is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 69,093 at the 2020 census, making it Indiana's eleventh-most populous city. The city has been historically dominated by major industrial activity and is home to U.S. Steel's Gary Works, the largest steel mill complex in North America. Gary is located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of downtown Chicago. The city is the western gateway to the Indiana Dunes National Park, and is within the Chicago metropolitan area. Gary was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. U.S. Steel had established the city in 1906 as a company town to serve its steel mills. Like other Rust Belt cities, Gary's once thriving steel industry has been significantly affected by the disappearance of local manufacturing jobs since the 1970s. As a result of this economic shift, the city's population has decreased drastically, having lost 61% of its population since 1960. Because of its large losses in population and deteriorating economy, Gary is often cited as an example of industrial decline and urban decay in America. Although initially a very diverse city, the city of Gary currently holds one of the nation's highest percentages of African-Americans. Between 1970 and 2010, Gary maintained a 40-year record of holding the nation's largest Black population per capita. The city also boasts a legacy of African-American cultural and historical feats, such as electing the nation's first Black mayor (see Richard Hatcher), hosting the first and largest National Black Political Convention, and, in 1945, becoming the first city in the Midwest (and one of the first in the entire nation) to fully integrate its public school system. Gary is serviced by the Gary/Chicago International Airport, an alternative airport to the Chicago region's two larger airports. The city's public transport is provided by the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the South Shore Line passenger railway, which connects to the Chicago transit system. It is also home to a professional baseball team, the Gary SouthShore RailCats. In addition to its large steel mills, the city is known for being the birthplace of the Jackson family, a family of well-known entertainers whose members include singer Michael Jackson.
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Gary has 2 transit type(s), including: train or bus, operated by several transit agencies, including CTA 'L', Metra, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, CTA, PACE, O'Hare International Airport Shuttle Bus, Gary Public Transit, Amtrak, River Valley Metro, Valpo Transit, DeKalb Public Transit, FlixBus-us, Greyhound-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Wisconsin Coach Lines

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