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How to get fromBloomington to Merrillvilleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 2m
    $77–128

  2. Drive 129.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Merrillvillecar car 129.1 mi
    2h 35m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 42m
    $82–109

  4. Fly, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $67–270

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    4h 42m
    $55–105

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Merrillville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 4h 2m.

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