There are 3 ways to get from Merrillville to South Bend by bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to South Bend is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Merrillville to South Bend is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at South Bend via Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrillville to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at South Bend Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Merrillville and South Bend is 78 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.
The best way to get from Merrillville to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Merrillville to South Bend, including transfers.
Merrillville to South Bend bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary station.
Merrillville to South Bend train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Merrillville to South Bend is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 South Bend bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Merrillville. It is currently 1:09 PM in Merrillville and 2:09 PM in South Bend.
Merrillville to South Bend train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at South Bend Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to South Bend is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Merrillville to South Bend.
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