What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Merrillville?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Merrillville is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Merrillville?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Merrillville is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $320.

How far is it from Iowa to Merrillville?

The distance between Iowa and Merrillville is 363 miles. The road distance is 347.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Merrillville without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Merrillville without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 57m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Merrillville?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Iowa to Merrillville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Merrillville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Merrillville is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Iowa to Merrillville.

Where can I stay near Merrillville?

There are 139+ hotels available in Merrillville.

Iowa to Merrillville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Merrillville by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 3m
$115–490
Drive 345.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Merrillvillecar 345.6 mi
6h 5m
$64–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
8h 57m
$87–157
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 52m
$91–311
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi
5h 44m
$69–271
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4. Take the taxi from Gary Metro Center to Merrillvilletaxi
6h 22m
$140–702

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Merrillville.

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Distance: 360.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Merrillville, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Merrillville. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Gary Metro Center, then take the taxi to Merrillville. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Merrillville via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 8h 57m.

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