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How to get fromDes Plaines to Merrillvilleby train, subway, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Plaines to Merrillville by train, subway, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi taxi
    2h 17m
    $42–54

  2. Drive  53.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Merrillvillecar car 53.4 mi
    1h 21m
    $10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    3h 14m
    $23–31

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  • Distance: 56.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Plaines to Merrillville. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Gary Metro Center, then take the taxi to Merrillville. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Merrillville via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Merrillville in around 3h 14m.

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