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

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Merrillville by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 11m
    $148–601

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 42m
    $133–511

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Merrillvillebus bus
    26h 6m
    $225–386

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    30h 6m
    $441–841

  5. Drive 1,113.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Merrillvillecar car 1,113.2 mi
    18h 46m
    $204–294

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 5m
    $151–574

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 42m
    $253–990

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 37m
    $141–504

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AUS - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $240–947

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,029.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Merrillville via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Western Orange Line Station, Damen & 87th Street Terminal, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, and Merrillville in around 26h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Merrillville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 30h 6m.

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