There are 8 ways to get from Troy to Merrillville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 54m$92–172Bus via Toledo
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Merillville, INbus Cleveland
8h 38m$42–90Drive 262.2 mi
- Drive from Troy to Merrillvillecar 262.2 mi
4h 31m$48–70Line 461 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 57m$171–513Train
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
8h 43m$125–239Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2640 / ...
11h 31m$66–108Line 461 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 20m$181–703Line 461 bus, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millertrain
7h$114–610
Troy to Merrillville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Troy to Merrillville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Troy to Merrillville is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Troy to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride and arriving at Merillville, IN via Detroit and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Troy to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Troy and Merrillville is 290 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.
The best way to get from Troy to Merrillville without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Troy to Merrillville, including transfers.
Troy to Merrillville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Troy to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Troy to Merrillville is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 38m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Troy, Oakland County, MI, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Merillville, IN via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, and Toledo in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crooks & Corporate to Merrillville via Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Train from South Bend Airport to Miller
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Merillville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Troy to Merrillville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Troy. It is currently 8:56 PM in Troy and 7:56 PM in Merrillville.
Troy to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troy to Merrillville is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Troy to Merrillville.
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