There are 3 ways to get from Merrillville to Notre Dame by train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Notre Dame is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at South Bend via Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at South Bend Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Merrillville and Notre Dame is 82 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Merrillville to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Merrillville to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary station.
Merrillville to Notre Dame train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to Notre Dame is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Gary to South Bend Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Gary to South Bend twice daily. Tickets cost $5–40 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- 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
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Merrillville to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend station.
Notre Dame is 1h ahead of Merrillville. It is currently 7:55 AM in Merrillville and 8:55 AM in Notre Dame.
Merrillville to Notre Dame train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at South Bend Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Notre Dame is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Merrillville to Notre Dame.
There are 266+ hotels available in Notre Dame.