IL → IN · about 33 miles
Chicago to Merrillville bus schedule
FlixBus runs 11 direct buses a week from Chicago to Merrillville. The fastest takes 1 hour 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 7:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 1h 10m
- First bus
- 7:00 AM
- Last bus
- 7:15 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Chicago Bus Station and arrives at Merrillville Southlake Mall. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 8:15 AM | 1h 15m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 8:25 PM | 1h 10m | Daily except Tue | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Merrillville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Merrillville
Return trip: Merrillville to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Merrillville?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 10 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Merrillville?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:15 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Merrillville?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Merrillville leave from Chicago Bus Station.