What is the cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Waukegan?

The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Waukegan is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Waukegan?

The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Waukegan is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Merrillville and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Merrillville to Waukegan?

The distance between Merrillville and Waukegan is 80 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.

How do I travel from Merrillville to Waukegan without a car?

The best way to get from Merrillville to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs $12 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Merrillville to Waukegan?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Merrillville to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrillville to Waukegan bus from?

Merrillville to Waukegan bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Merillville, IN station.

Where do I catch the Merrillville to Waukegan train from?

Merrillville to Waukegan train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.

Train or bus from Merrillville to Waukegan?

The best way to get from Merrillville to Waukegan is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Merrillville to Waukegan bus arrive?

Merrillville to Waukegan bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Merrillville to Waukegan train arrive?

Merrillville to Waukegan train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.

Can I drive from Merrillville to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Waukegan is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Merrillville to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 152+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Merrillville to Waukegan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrillville to Waukegan by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
3h 16m
$12–45
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
4h 10m
$42–168
Drive 75.8 mi
1. Drive from Merrillville to Waukegancar 75.8 mi
1h 46m
$14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
3h 37m
$16–50

Merrillville to Waukegan by bus, foot, and train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Waukegan via Gary, Gary, Millennium Station, Madison & Wabash, Madison & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 37m.

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