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

The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Kankakee is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Merrillville to Kankakee?

The distance between Merrillville and Kankakee is 99 miles. The road distance is 49.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merrillville to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $11 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Merrillville to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrillville to Kankakee bus from?

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

Where does the Merrillville to Kankakee bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merrillville to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Kankakee is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Merrillville to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Merrillville to Kankakee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Kankakee by bus, train, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
3h 20m
$11–57
Drive 49.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrillville to Kankakeecar 49.2 mi
1h 6m
$9–13
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 Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus
5h 20m
$43–169
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Kankakeetaxi 49.2 mi
1h 6m
$130–170
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Homewoodtaxi
2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
1h 7m
$70–91

Merrillville to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 5h 20m.

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