What is the travel distance from Chicago to Merrillville?

The distance separating Chicago and Merrillville is 31 miles (49 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Merrillville?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Merrillville start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Merrillville from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Merrillville on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	50m	2:20pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	45m	8:25pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	2:20pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 10m	8:25pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags

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Get from Chicago to Merrillville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Merrillville?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Merrillville

A - Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Merrillville by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Merrillville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Merrillville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$11

11/17

$11

Today

$11

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11/23

$10

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Merrillville was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Merrillville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $15 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Merrillville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-23.