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How to get fromSpringfield to Merrillvilleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 57m
    $90–160

  2. Drive 191.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Merrillvillecar car 191.4 mi
    3h 45m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    5h 44m
    $44–68

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3h 50m
    $81–306

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 32m
    $86–315

  6. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 14m
    $97–330

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Merrillville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Merrillville via Chicago and Merrillville in around 5h 44m.

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