What is the distance between Merrillville and Bloomington?

It's about 267 km (166 miles) from Merrillville to Bloomington.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Merrillville to Bloomington?

Buses departing from Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop in Merrillville will take you to Bloomington Transit Center in Bloomington.

Bus Merrillville to Bloomington from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merrillville to Bloomington on November 26
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 27
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 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: Yesterday at 1:32 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

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11449 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

What is the distance between Merrillville and Bloomington?
It's about 267 km (166 miles) from Merrillville to Bloomington.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Merrillville to Bloomington?
Buses departing from Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop in Merrillville will take you to Bloomington Transit Center in Bloomington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$91

11-25

$113

Today

$103

11-27

$81

11-28

$125

11-29

$168

11-30

$168

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Merrillville to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $81

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 $81 to $168 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 $81 which is on 2025-11-27.