Routes – GPTC (2024)

FAQs

How much does it cost to ride the bus in Gary, Indiana? ›

Serving Gary & Northwest Indiana

Our goal is to continue providing safe, affordable, and reliable transit service capable of meeting the needs of the communities we serve as we continue to grow as a regional provider of transit.

Megabus/Van Galder offers bus service in Portage with a stop at the Portage Amtrak depot, 400 W. Oneida Street.

There are eight regional routes that reach Calumet Township, Crown Point, East Chicago, Griffith, Hammond, Whiting, Highland, Hobart, Merrillville and Munster and four local bus routes operating within the City of Gary limits.

Yes, on this website you can book both Greyhound and FlixBus tickets from Indianapolis to Gary. You can check both the Greyhound and FlixBus ride schedules once you select your departure city, destination city, and desired trip date.

IndyGo is Indy's citywide bus system with numerous routes taking you all over the city. IndyGo's BRT, or Bus Rapid Transit, does the same with dedicated lanes for fast travel!

Terre Haute Transit is a public transportation provider in Terre Haute which operates Bus routes. The Terre Haute Transit has 10 Bus routes in Terre Haute with 111 Bus stops.

How far is Portage, Indiana from Chicago, Illinois? ›

How far is it from Portage to Chicago? The distance between Portage and Chicago is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.

The V-Line and ChicaGO Dash are public transportation services started by the City of Valparaiso. As a public transportation service, it is our goal to meet the needs of the greater Valparaiso community through low rates, efficient transportation, and community improvement.

In 2022, Crown Point, IN had a population of 33.7k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $92,810. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Crown Point, IN grew from 33,518 to 33,735, a 0.647% increase and its median household income grew from $87,500 to $92,810, a 6.07% increase.

Cost Of Living & Housing Market

Living in Crown Point can be expensive, but the housing market provides various options for those looking to settle down. Real estate trends show that property values have been on the rise, making it difficult for some residents to afford monthly mortgage payments.

Also referred to as the “Grand Old Lady,” the Old Lake County Courthouse was built in 1878 in the heart of Crown Point. The location — and the city itself — became known as the “Marriage Mill” due to the lack of a waiting period for a marriage license, making this a popular location to tie the knot.

The fixed route fare is $0.75 per bus for standard fare, $0.50 for students, and $0.35 for elderly and disabled riders. METS provides paratransit services through METS Mobility for persons over 60 years of age or those with documentable disabilities that limit their use of METS fixed routes.

In late 2022, the D.C. Council enacted a fare-free bus system into law through the Metro for D.C. bill, becoming one of the first major cities to do so.