There are 5 ways to get from Fishers to Merrillville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 14m$168–251Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishers to Merrillvillecar 144.9 mi
2h 28m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
5h 49m$53–72Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Fishers to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 23m$488–933Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Fishers to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 1m$163–533
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fishers to Merrillville is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Fishers to Merrillville is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishers to Merrillville. However, there are services departing from Clearvista Pkwy - 8101 N and arriving at Merrillville via Indianapolis Union Station and Lafayette Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishers to Merrillville station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Fishers and Merrillville is 198 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fishers to Merrillville without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Fishers to Merrillville, including transfers.
Fishers to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Fishers to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Fishers to Merrillville is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Fishers, IN, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fishers to Merrillville via Clearvista Pkwy - 8101 N, Ctc-O, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, and Merrillville in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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Booking & Getting There
Fishers to Merrillville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Merrillville is 1h behind Fishers. It is currently 6:06 AM in Fishers and 5:06 AM in Merrillville.
Fishers to Merrillville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishers to Merrillville is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Fishers to Merrillville.
There are 123+ hotels available in Merrillville.