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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Merrillville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Merrillville is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Merrillville?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Merrillville?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Detroit to Merrillville?

The distance between Detroit and Merrillville is 266 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Merrillville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $90 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Detroit to Merrillville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Merrillville bus from?

Detroit to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Merrillville train from?

Detroit to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Merrillville?

The best way to get from Detroit to Merrillville is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Detroit to Merrillville bus arrive?

Detroit to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Merrillville?

Merrillville is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:15 PM in Detroit and 2:15 PM in Merrillville.

Where does the Detroit to Merrillville train arrive?

Detroit to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Merrillville?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Merrillville is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Detroit to Merrillville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Merrillville?

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Where can I stay near Merrillville?

There are 122+ hotels available in Merrillville.

Detroit to Merrillville - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Merrillville by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 28m
$93–125
Bus via Toledo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus Bsb 32A / ...
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Merillville, INbus Cleveland
6h 35m
$26–117
Train
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
6h 55m
$130–230
Drive 256.2 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Merrillvillecar 256.2 mi
4h 13m
$47–68
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi
5h 22m
$169–511
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi
5h 43m
$189–701
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millertrain
5h 24m
$112–608
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 27m
$97–314

Detroit to Merrillville by bus

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Merrillville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 6h 55m.

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