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How to get fromMilwaukee to Merrillvilleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    3h 12m
    $57–90

  2. Drive 124.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Merrillvillecar car 124.6 mi
    2h 37m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 13m
    $72–87

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - 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 48m
    $359–801

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    3h 52m
    $33–65

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    4h 29m
    $25–49

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    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 30m
    $104–601

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Merrillville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Merrillville via Chicago Bus Station and Merrillville in around 4h 29m.

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