What is the travel distance from Merrillville to Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 31 miles (49 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Merrillville to Chicago start their journey at Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Architectural River Cruise, Lake Michigan, Robie House, Navy Pier and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Bus Merrillville to Chicago from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merrillville to Chicago on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	40m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	1h 10m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	1h 5m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	1h 5m	6:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	10:25am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	40m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Get from Merrillville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 5mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Merrillville and Chicago?

Stops in Merrillville

A
Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop
Denny’s Restaurant, 720 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Merrillville to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Merrillville to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merrillville to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$10

11/22

$12

Today

$13

11/24

$11

11/25

No data

11/26

$10

11/27

No data

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Merrillville to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Merrillville to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $18 for a bus ticket from Merrillville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-26.