Rome2Rio

How to get fromMerrillville to Elkhartby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Elkhart

See all options

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.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    3h 58m
    $34–105

  2. Bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    4h 14m
    $11–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 58m
    $39–90

  4. Drive 79.7 mi

    1. Drive from Merrillville to Elkhartcar car 79.7 mi
    1h 41m
    $15–21

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 42m
    $40–115

Merrillville to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merrillville to Elkhart.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 42m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers