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How to get fromPeoria to Merrillvilleby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Peoria to Merrillville by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Galesburg

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    6h 38m
    $104–179

  2. Drive 151.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Merrillvillecar car 151.4 mi
    3h 12m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    7h 2m
    $82–109

  4. Fly, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $67–270

Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Peoria to Merrillville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Peoria to Merrillville. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Gary Metro Center, then take the taxi to Merrillville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peoria to Merrillville via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Jackson-Blue, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 7h 2m.

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