There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 21m$93–410Drive 298.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillvillecar 298.2 mi
5h 29m$55–79Train
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
8h 9m$126–240Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 54m$61–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Merrillville298.2 mi
5h 29mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 46m$310–731
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville is to fly and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Merrillville via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via St. Louis and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Merrillville is 303 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
You can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Merrillville via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Merrillville via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and Merrillville in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Merrillville.
There are 123+ hotels available in Merrillville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Merrillville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.