There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Lemont by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus Bsb 25
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain Hc
2h 55m$19–54Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrillville to Lemontcar 46.2 mi
1h 4m$9–13Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain Hc
3h 29m$26–69Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrillville to Lemonttaxi 46.2 mi
1h 4m$150–180Bus
- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus Bsb 25
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
3h 9m$18–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Lemont is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Lemont is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Lemont. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Lemont via Adams/Wabash and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Merrillville and Lemont is 72 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Lemont without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs $19 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Merrillville to Lemont, including transfers.
Merrillville to Lemont bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Merrillville station.
Merrillville to Lemont train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Lemont is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $26 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Lemont via Merrillville, Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Adams/Wabash, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Lemont Metra Station via Merrillville, Chicago, and Union Station in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
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Booking & Getting There
Merrillville to Lemont bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Merrillville to Lemont train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Lemont is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Merrillville to Lemont.
There are 158+ hotels available in Lemont.






