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How to get fromJackson to Merrillvilleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Merrillville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 49m
    $146–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus
    16h 9m
    $128–246

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Homewoodtrain train City of New Orleans
    15h 4m
    $297–553

  4. Drive 730 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Merrillvillecar car 730 mi
    12h
    $134–193

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

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 26m
    $151–445

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane JAN - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millertrain train
    7h 21m
    $219–802

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Homewood once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Merrillville via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Merrillville in around 16h 9m.

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