3 days in Gary & Los Angeles Itinerary

Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25mi from downtown Chicago, Illinois.The population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Gary day trip planning tool.

Chicago to Gary is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In September, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 58°F. On the 19th (Sat), you're off to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): make an unforgettable trip to Disneyland Park and then see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory. On your second day here, immerse yourself in nature at Santa Monica State Beach and then take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gary to Los Angeles. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Gary in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 85°F and lows about 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.