How far is it from Lyons, IL, to Gary, IN, ?

The distance between Lyons, IL, and Gary, IN, is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lyons, IL, to Gary, IN, ?

The drive from Lyons, IL, to Gary, IN, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Lyons, IL, to Gary, IN, ?

The fastest route from Lyons, IL, to Gary, IN, covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Gary, IN from Lyons, IL?

Gary, IN lies roughly to the south-east of Lyons, IL.

Which roads does the route from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN follow?

The drive from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN mainly follows I 90.

Which towns do you pass between Lyons, IL and Gary, IN?

Towns on the route from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN include Cicero, Chicago, Blue Island, South Holland, Hammond.

Are there charging stations between Lyons, IL and Gary, IN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN, including Ashland & Roosevelt (350 kW); Berwyn Public Parking Garage (350 kW); BOA Logan Square IL4-313 (Chicago, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 306.

Lyons, IL Gary, IN

Distance: 36 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN takes about 1 h via I 90. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stickney, IL, Hometown, IL, Midlothian, IL, Calumet Park, IL, Calumet City, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 36 mi

1 Depart right onto Prescott Avenue 30 yd
2 Continue straight onto Joliet Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto 43rd Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Joliet Road 1 mi
5 Turn slightly left onto South Harlem Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Pershing Road 4 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto South Cicero Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn left onto West 47th Street 6 mi
9 Turn right onto South Wells Street 66 yd
10 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) 2 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Chicago Skyway 5 mi
13 Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto Chicago Skyway 4 mi
15 Continue straight onto Indiana Toll Road 1 mi
16 Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road 1 mi
17 Merge slightly right onto Indiana Toll Road 2 mi
18 Keep slightly left onto Indiana Toll Road 11 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Buchanan Street 2 mi
21 Turn straight onto Harrison Boulevard 1 mi
22 Arrive left onto Harrison Boulevard

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The return trip from Gary, IN to Lyons, IL covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

306 chargers

Ashland & RooseveltCCS, CHAdeMO · 1220 S Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60608350 kW
Berwyn Public Parking GarageCCS, CHAdeMO · 3239 Grove Ave Ste 100, Berwyn, IL, 60402350 kW
BOA Logan Square IL4-313 (Chicago, IL)CCS · 3350 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647350 kW
BofA Oak Park (Oak Park, IL)CCS · 6720 W Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL, 60304350 kW
Chase Bank - 2122 W 22nd StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2122 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL, 60523350 kW

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Gary, IN → Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY)5 mi · 15 min Gary, IN → Lake Station, IN6 mi · 15 min Gary, IN → New Chicago, IN6 mi · 15 min Gary, IN → East Chicago, IN9 mi · 20 min Gary, IN → Hammond, IN9 mi · 20 min Gary, IN → Griffith, IN9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Lyons, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState}?: The distance between Lyons, IL, {fromState} and Gary, IN, {toState} is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lyons, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState}?: The drive from Lyons, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Lyons, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lyons, IL, {fromState} to Gary, IN, {toState} covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Gary, IN from Lyons, IL?: Gary, IN lies roughly to the south-east of Lyons, IL.
Which roads does the route from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN follow?: The drive from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN mainly follows I 90.
Which towns do you pass between Lyons, IL and Gary, IN?: Towns on the route from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN include Cicero, Chicago, Blue Island, South Holland, Hammond.
Are there charging stations between Lyons, IL and Gary, IN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lyons, IL to Gary, IN, including Ashland & Roosevelt (350 kW); Berwyn Public Parking Garage (350 kW); BOA Logan Square IL4-313 (Chicago, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 306.

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