IN → OH · about 248 miles
Merrillville to Columbus bus schedule
FlixBus runs 10 direct buses a week from Merrillville to Columbus. The fastest takes 6 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 8:30 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 6h 10m
- First bus
- 8:20 AM
- Last bus
- 8:30 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Merrillville Southlake Mall and arrives at Columbus Downtown. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 5:10 PM | 7h 50m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM | 3:40 AM +1 day | 6h 10m | Daily except Tue | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to catch the bus in Merrillville
Where the bus stops in Columbus
Return trip: Columbus to Merrillville
Questions
How long is the bus from Merrillville to Columbus?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Merrillville to Columbus?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 8:30 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Merrillville to Columbus?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Merrillville?
Buses to Columbus leave from Merrillville Southlake Mall.