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How to get fromMerrillville to Kankakeeby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Kankakee by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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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 Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    3h 25m
    $45–98

  2. Drive  49.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrillville to Kankakeecar car 49.2 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.train train
    2. Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewoodtrain train Me
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    4h 10m
    $41–90

  4. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus bus
    5h 20m
    $29–87

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Kankakeetaxi taxi 49.2 mi
    1h 6m
    $130–170

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  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Kankakee via Merrillville, Gary, Gary Metro Center, 55th - 56th - 57th St., and Homewood in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Merrillville, Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 5h 20m.

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