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

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There are 5 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 Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 23m
    $11–43

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the subway from UIC-Halsted to Cumberlandsubway subway Blue Line
    3h 4m
    $7–43

  3. Bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Garybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    3. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway
    4. Take the train from Irving Park to Des Plainestrain train
    2h 59m
    $13–50

  4. Drive 53.3 mi

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

  5. Bus, line 56 bus, line 226 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Busse Hwy & Mason Lnbus bus 226
    3h 55m
    $9–41

Merrillville to Des Plaines by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merrillville to Des Plaines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Chicago, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 55m.

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