There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Merrillville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
2h 44m$33–50Drive 141.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Merrillvillecar 141.4 mi
2h 25m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 48m$90–160Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
- Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi
5h 2m$84–371Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi
5h 28m$459–1,351
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Merrillville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Merrillville is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Merrillville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Merrillville is 147 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Merrillville without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Indianapolis to Merrillville, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Merrillville is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- 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
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $28–35
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Merrillville station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:44 PM in Indianapolis and 8:44 PM in Merrillville.
Indianapolis to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Merrillville is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Indianapolis to Merrillville.
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