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

The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Merrillville to Detroit?

The distance between Merrillville and Detroit is 271 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merrillville to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $40 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Merrillville to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrillville to Detroit bus from?

Merrillville to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Merrillville to Detroit bus arrive?

Merrillville to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Merrillville and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Merrillville. It is currently 10:40 AM in Merrillville and 11:40 AM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Merrillville to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Detroit is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Merrillville to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 418+ hotels available in Detroit.

Merrillville to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Merrillville to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 50m
$41–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 59m
$49–175
Drive 256.3 mi
1. Drive from Merrillville to Detroitcar 256.3 mi
4h 15m
$47–68
Bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Garybus
2. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 40m
$62–416
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus Cleveland
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
10h 17m
$54–163
Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Garybus
2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 8m
$122–387
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
5h 58m
$73–485
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 24m
$59–335

Merrillville to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Buses

6h 50mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merrillville to Detroit.

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Distance: 269.5 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Merrillville, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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