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

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

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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
    $10–15

  3. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Davis to Washington/Wabashsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    2h 47m
    $40–53

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Map of how to get from Des Plaines to Merrillville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 drive from Des Plaines to Merrillville in around 1h 21m.

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