There are 4 ways to get from Merrillville to Homewood by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.train Ssl
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewoodtrain Me
3h 1m$11–44Drive 20.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrillville to Homewoodcar 20.6 mi
34 min$4–6Bus, line 359 bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O to 183rd St & Dixie Hwybus 359
3h 45m$6–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrillville to Homewoodtaxi 20.6 mi
34 min$60–75
Merrillville to Homewood by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Homewood is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Homewood is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Homewood. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at 183rd St & Dixie Hwy via Gary Bus Station and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Homewood. However, there are services departing from Gary Metro Center and arriving at Homewood via 55th - 56th - 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Merrillville and Homewood is 52 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Homewood without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $11 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Merrillville to Homewood, including transfers.
Merrillville to Homewood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Merrillville to Homewood train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary Metro Center station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Homewood is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $11 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 359 bus, which costs $6 - $45 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Homewood, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Homewood via Gary, Gary Metro Center, and 55th - 56th - 57th St. in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to 183rd St & Dixie Hwy via Gary, Gary Bus Station, Chicago, and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O to 183rd St & Dixie Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Merrillville to Homewood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Merrillville to Homewood train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at 57th St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Homewood is 21 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Merrillville to Homewood.
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