There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Joliet by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
3h 1m$9–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
3h 25m$7–41Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
3h 18m$14–48Drive 41.2 mi
- Drive from Merrillville to Jolietcar 41.2 mi
1h 7m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrillville to Joliettaxi 41.2 mi
1h 7m$130–170
Merrillville to Joliet by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Joliet is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Merrillville and Joliet is 83 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $9 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Merrillville to Joliet, including transfers.
Merrillville to Joliet bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Merillville, IN station.
Merrillville to Joliet train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Joliet is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $14 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Joliet via Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., and LaSalle Street in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Pace Transit Center via Chicago and Union Station in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merillville, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merillville, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Merrillville to Joliet bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Merrillville to Joliet train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Joliet is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Merrillville to Joliet.
There are 74+ hotels available in Joliet.