There are 3 ways to get from Lafayette to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Merrillville is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Merrillville is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary, IN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Lafayette and Merrillville is 105 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Merrillville without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Lafayette to Merrillville, including transfers.
Lafayette to Merrillville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Merrillville is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–65
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
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- Adult
- $19–45
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Lafayette to Merrillville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 5:51 AM in Lafayette and 4:51 AM in Merrillville.
Lafayette to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Merrillville is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Lafayette to Merrillville.
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