There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 16m$83–373Drive 145 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillvillecar 145 mi
2h 38m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 47m$94–152Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 28m$59–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Merrillville145 mi
2h 38mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 42m$462–1,094Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 8m$95–178Bus via South Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Merillville, INbus Cleveland
7h 25m$48–102
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Merrillville is 213 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- 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
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Merillville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 8:04 PM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 7:04 PM in Merrillville.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Merrillville.
There are 117+ hotels available in Merrillville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Merrillville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.