There are 3 ways to get from Merrillville to Palatine by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus Bsb 25
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
2h 33m$22–57Drive 62.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrillville to Palatinecar 62.6 mi
1h 35m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
3h$27–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Palatine is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Palatine is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Merrillville and Palatine is 74 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Palatine without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 33m and costs $22 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Merrillville to Palatine, including transfers.
Merrillville to Palatine train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
Merrillville to Palatine train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Palatine is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Merrillville to Palatine.
There are 308+ hotels available in Palatine.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Palatine via Merrillville, Gary, Gary, Millennium Station, Madison & Wabash, Madison & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
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