What is the travel distance from Chicago to Gary?

The distance separating Chicago and Gary is 24 miles (38 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Gary?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Gary start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Adam Benjamin Jr Metro Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Gary from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Gary on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	35m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	55m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1h 5m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Gary on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	35m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	35m	2:45pm	Gary Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	40m	7:35am	Gary Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	40m	1:20pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h	2:45pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 25m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	55m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1h 5m	11:05pm	Gary Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:12 AM CST.

Get from Chicago to Gary

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

40mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,282 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Gary?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Gary

A - Adam Benjamin Jr Metro Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Gary by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Gary?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/09

$7

11/10

$7

Today

$6

11/12

$6

11/13

No data

11/14

$6

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Gary was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Gary, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $23 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Gary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-12.