There are 6 ways to get from Flint to Merrillville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bishop International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 45m$103–331Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Merrillvillecar 241.4 mi
4h 1m$44–64Train
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
6h 46m$102–197Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 24m$55–81Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 26m$78–294Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBS - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 53m$98–337
Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Merrillville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Merrillville is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Merrillville via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Flint and Merrillville is 287 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Merrillville without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Flint to Merrillville, including transfers.
Flint to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
Flint to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Merrillville is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Merrillville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Merrillville via Chicago and Merrillville in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- 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
- mysouthshoreline.com
- 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
- mysouthshoreline.com
- 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
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Flint to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 8:15 PM in Flint and 7:15 PM in Merrillville.
Flint to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Merrillville is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Flint to Merrillville.
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