How much is the bus ticket from Merrillville to Bloomington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Merrillville to Bloomington start from $58. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Merrillville to Bloomington?

The average bus travel time from Merrillville to Bloomington is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Merrillville to Bloomington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Merrillville to Bloomington?

The earliest bus departs from Merrillville to Bloomington at 9:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merrillville to Bloomington?

A bus trip from Merrillville to Bloomington generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Merrillville to Bloomington from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merrillville to Bloomington on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:30pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	4h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Merrillville to Bloomington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:30pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	4h 5m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:33 PM CST.

Get from Merrillville to Bloomington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

265 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Merrillville and Bloomington?

Stops in Merrillville

A
Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop
Denny’s Restaurant, 720 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

Stops in Bloomington

A
Bloomington Transit Center
301 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
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FlixBus

3.5/511,459 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11459 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $58

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merrillville to Bloomington, IN by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Merrillville to Bloomington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merrillville to Bloomington start from $58. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Merrillville to Bloomington?
The average bus travel time from Merrillville to Bloomington is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Merrillville to Bloomington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Merrillville to Bloomington?
The earliest bus departs from Merrillville to Bloomington at 9:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merrillville to Bloomington?
A bus trip from Merrillville to Bloomington generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$113

11-26

$103

Today

$85

11-28

$124

11-29

$167

11-30

$167

12-01

No data

12-02

No data

The cheapest trip from Merrillville to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merrillville to Bloomington, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $85 to $167 for a bus ticket from Merrillville to Bloomington, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-11-28.