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How to get fromMerrillville to Elginby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrillville to Elgin by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 2m
    $9–42

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 56m
    $10–49

  3. Drive 73.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merrillville to Elgincar car 73.9 mi
    1h 37m
    $14–20

  4. 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 Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 43m
    $15–52

Merrillville to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Elgin via Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Adams/Wabash, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 43m.

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