What is the cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Cedar Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Chicago and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Merrillville and Cedar Rapids is 306 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.

How do I travel from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrillville to Cedar Rapids bus from?

Merrillville to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Merillville, IN station.

Where does the Merrillville to Cedar Rapids bus arrive?

Merrillville to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

Can I drive from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Cedar Rapids is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids?

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Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 50+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

Merrillville to Cedar Rapids - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
8h 9m
Drive 255 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrillville to Cedar Rapidscar 255 mi
5h 4m
$47–68
Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
5h 40m
$48–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Ssl
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
10h 1m
Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar
6h 17m
$80–198
Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Cedar Rapidscar
7h 17m
$85–465

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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Map of how to get from Merrillville to Cedar Rapids.

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Distance: 304.2 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago and Court St Transportation Center in around 8h 9m.

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