There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $15 - $22.
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 Gary, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
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 29m.
The distance between Purdue University and Merrillville is 108 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Merrillville without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Purdue University to Merrillville, including transfers.
Purdue University to Merrillville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak 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 train which takes 3h 29m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Merrillville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:10 AM in Purdue University and 1:10 AM 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.