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How to get fromMerrillville to Des Plainesby bus, train, subway, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 13m
    $22–56

  2. Drive  53.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrillville to Des Plainescar car 53.3 mi
    1h 21m
    $10–15

  3. Bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Merrillville to Garybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway
    4. Take the train from Irving Park to Des Plainestrain train
    2h 58m
    $25–68

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  • Distance: 64.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Merrillville to Des Plaines. However, you can take the taxi to Merrillville, take the bus to Chicago, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Des Plaines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Des Plaines via Merrillville, Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, Irving Park-Blue, and Irving Park in around 2h 58m.

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