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How to get fromMerrillville to Elkhart Countyby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Elkhart County by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 6m
    $71–134

  2. Drive  88.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrillville to Elkhart Countycar car 88.1 mi
    1h 41m
    $17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 7m

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    5h 21m
    $23–64

  5. 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 35m
    $78–149

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  • Distance: 156.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Elkhart County, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Elkhart & Bashor via Merrillville, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Elkhart Amtrak Station, and Elkhart Transit Center in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Elkhart & Green via Merrillville, Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Harold Washington Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, Elkhart Amtrak Station, and Elkhart Transit Center in around 5h 35m.

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