There are 4 ways to get from Merrillville to Chicago Loop by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus Bsb 25
1h 5m$15–48Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrillville to Chicago Loopcar 36.6 mi
58 min$7–10Train
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 29m$20–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrillville to Chicago Looptaxi 36.6 mi
58 min$100–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Millennium Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Merrillville and Chicago Loop is 47 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Merrillville to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Merrillville to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Merrillville station.
Merrillville to Chicago Loop train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $60 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Merrillville to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $4–35 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Gary to Millennium Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 55 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Merrillville to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Merrillville to Chicago Loop train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Chicago Loop is 37 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Merrillville to Chicago Loop.
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