What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Merrillville?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Merrillville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Merrillville?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Merrillville is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Iowa City to Merrillville?

The distance between Iowa City and Merrillville is 264 miles. The road distance is 236.9 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Merrillville without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Merrillville without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 41m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Merrillville?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Iowa City to Merrillville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Merrillville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Merrillville is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Iowa City to Merrillville.

Where can I stay near Merrillville?

There are 122+ hotels available in Merrillville.

Iowa City to Merrillville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Merrillville by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
6h 41m
$73–105
Drive 235.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Merrillvillecar 235.6 mi
4h 17m
$43–63
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 53m
$78–296
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 56m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Map of how to get from Iowa City to Merrillville.

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Merrillville. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Gary Metro Center, then take the taxi to Merrillville. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Merrillville in around 4h 17m.

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