There are 4 ways to get from Butler University to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 31m$92–162Drive 139.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Butler University to Merrillvillecar 139.8 mi
2h 20m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 35m$59–82Bus via South Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Merillville, INbus Cleveland
7h 31m$48–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butler University to Merrillville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Butler University to Merrillville is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Butler University to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Butler Way at Clowes Hall and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Butler University to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Butler University and Merrillville is 194 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.
The best way to get from Butler University to Merrillville without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Butler University to Merrillville, including transfers.
Butler University to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Butler University to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Butler University to Merrillville is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Butler University, IN, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Merillville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Butler University to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Butler University. It is currently 4:49 PM in Butler University and 3:49 PM in Merrillville.
Butler University to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butler University to Merrillville is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Butler University to Merrillville.
There are 124+ hotels available in Merrillville.