There are 7 ways to get from Branson to Merrillville by shuttle, plane, train, taxi, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, train
best- Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 21m$101–353Drive 540.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Branson to Merrillvillecar 540.1 mi
9h 27m$99–143Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Branson to Springfield CU Transit Centertaxi
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
12h 54m$220–369Bus
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Merrillvillebus
18h 29m$156–243Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 38m$115–434Drive to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Branson to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)car
- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LIT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 54m$120–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
15h 59m$211–396
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Branson to Merrillville is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Branson to Merrillville is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Branson to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Branson / Hollister and arriving at Merrillville via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Branson and Merrillville is 553 miles. The road distance is 543.2 miles.
The best way to get from Branson to Merrillville without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 12h 54m and costs $220 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Branson to Merrillville, including transfers.
Branson to Merrillville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Branson / Hollister station.
Branson to Merrillville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branson to Merrillville is 543 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Branson to Merrillville.
There are 120+ hotels available in Merrillville.
What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Branson to Merrillville via Branson / Hollister, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and Merrillville in around 18h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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