There are 5 ways to get from Merrillville to Elkhart by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus Bsb 25
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 3m$70–133Drive 79.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrillville to Elkhartcar 79.7 mi
1h 41m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Merrillville to Chicagobus Bsb 25
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 3mBus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
4h 19m$22–63Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 32m$77–148
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Elkhart is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Elkhart is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Harold Washington Library and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Merrillville and Elkhart is 148 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Merrillville to Elkhart, including transfers.
Merrillville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Merrillville station.
Merrillville to Elkhart train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Elkhart is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Merrillville, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merrillville to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Merrillville, Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Harold Washington Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Merrillville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
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Booking & Getting There
Merrillville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Merrillville. It is currently 9:22 PM in Merrillville and 10:22 PM in Elkhart.
Merrillville to Elkhart train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Elkhart is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Merrillville to Elkhart.
There are 246+ hotels available in Elkhart.