IN → IL · about 33 miles
Merrillville to Chicago bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run 15 direct buses a week from Merrillville to Chicago. The fastest takes 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 9:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 15
- Fastest trip
- 40m
- First bus
- 5:00 AM
- Last bus
- 9:55 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | 5:40 AM | 40m | Daily except Wed | Merrillville Southlake Mall to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:50 PM | 6:55 PM | 1h 05m | Thu, Fri | Merrillville Southlake Mall to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:55 PM | 10:55 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | Merrillville to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Merrillville Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Merrillville
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Merrillville
Questions
How long is the bus from Merrillville to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 40 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour.
What time is the first bus from Merrillville to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM (Daily except Wed) and the last at 9:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Merrillville to Chicago?
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Merrillville?
Buses to Chicago leave from Merrillville Barons Bus Lines bus stop and Merrillville Southlake Mall.