There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Merrillville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Merrillville via Lafayette Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Purdue University and Merrillville is 87 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Purdue University to Merrillville, including transfers.
Purdue University to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue University to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Merrillville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Merrillville station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 10:52 PM in Purdue University and 9:52 PM in Merrillville.
Purdue University to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Merrillville is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Purdue University to Merrillville.
There are 122+ hotels available in Merrillville.