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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl / ...
    4h 51m
    $64–123

  2. Drive 191.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Merrillvillecar191.4 mi
    3h 43m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to MerrillvillebusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    5h 49m
    $51–174

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    3h 41m
    $81–295

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    4h 18m
    $184–416

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Merrillville via Chicago and Merrillville in around 5h 49m.

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