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How to get fromDes Moines to Merrillvilleby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Merrillville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3h 43m
    $125–520

  2. Drive 345.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Merrillvillecar car 345.6 mi
    6h 5m
    $64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    9h 19m
    $71–126

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 11m
    $115–450

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    10h 8m
    $122–220

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Merrillville via Chicago Bus Station and Merrillville in around 9h 19m.

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