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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Merrillville, IN from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 10m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:15:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	0h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 1:30:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:40:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 20m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 1:00:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 10m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 7:15:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	0h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 1:30:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 7:40:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 20m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 1:00:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 AM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 20m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 10m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:15:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	0h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:40:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 AM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 20m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 10m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	0h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:40:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	0h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:40:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 AM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 20m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:20 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 10m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:25 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN is $7 on 6/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Merrillville, IN

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Merrillville, IN are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Chicago to Merrillville, IN. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and Merrillville, IN.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Chicago to Merrillville, IN, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Merrillville, IN, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Merrillville, IN starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus	$7
Fastest Bus	0h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	31.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Merrillville, IN

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Chicago for Merrillville, IN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

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Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

$12

Sunday 06/28

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

$11

Sunday 07/12

$13

Monday 07/13

Tuesday 07/14

$11

Wednesday 07/15

$11

Thursday 07/16

$11

Friday 07/17

$12

Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Merrillville, IN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Merrillville, IN, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $7, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Merrillville, IN, with $7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $8.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Merrillville, IN

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Merrillville, IN in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Merrillville, IN are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Merrillville, IN

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Merrillville, IN.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Bus Stop

Denny’s Restaurant

E 81st Avenue 720

Starbucks

Southlake Mall 1613

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Merrillville, IN? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Merrillville, IN? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Merrillville, IN bus

How much does a Chicago Merrillville, IN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 0h 50m to reach Merrillville, IN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Merrillville, IN?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $12. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Merrillville, IN.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Merrillville, IN each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Merrillville, IN bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Merrillville, IN take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN is offered by FlixBus and takes 0h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN?

The earliest bus arriving in Merrillville, IN from Chicago starts at 1:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Merrillville, IN starts at 7:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Merrillville, IN route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Merrillville, IN?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Merrillville, IN by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Merrillville, IN bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Merrillville, IN bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Merrillville, IN bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Merrillville, IN on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Merrillville, IN?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Merrillville, IN

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Merrillville, IN

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Merrillville, IN. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!