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How to get fromMerrillville to Oak Forestby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Oak Forest by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    2h 31m
    $19–54

  2. Drive  29.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrillville to Oak Forestcar car 29.3 mi
    41 min
    $6–8

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    2h 48m
    $24–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Oak Foresttaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    41 min
    $80–100

  5. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus bus 352
    3h 8m
    $18–58

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  • Distance: 67.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Oak Forest via Merrillville, Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., and LaSalle Street in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrillville to 159th St & Laramie Ave via Merrillville, Gary, Gary Bus Station, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Harvey TC Bay C in around 3h 8m.

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