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How to get fromMerrillville to Downers Groveby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Downers Grove by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    2h 23m
    $8–41

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    3h 4m
    $14–51

  3. Drive 51.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merrillville to Downers Grovecar car 51.9 mi
    1h 9m
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Downers Grovetaxi taxi 51.9 mi
    1h 9m
    $140–180

  5. Bus, line 722 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Main St & Ogden Avebus bus 722
    3h 46m

Merrillville to Downers Grove by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Merrillville to Downers Grove.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Downers Grove via Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Adams/Wabash, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Main St & Ogden Ave via Chicago and Naperville Metra in around 3h 46m.

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