What is the distance between Bloomington and Merrillville?

The distance between the two cities is 166 miles (267 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to Merrillville?

Buses traveling from Bloomington to Merrillville leave from Bloomington Transit Center and arrive at Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop.

Bus Bloomington to Merrillville from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to Merrillville on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Bloomington Transit Center	6h 40m	10:55pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bloomington Transit Center	4h 35m	10:10am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Bloomington Transit Center	8h 25m	10:55pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Bloomington Transit Center	6h 55m	10:55pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bloomington Transit Center	4h 35m	10:10am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	No tags

Get from Bloomington to Merrillville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

165 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Merrillville?

Stops in Bloomington

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Bloomington Transit Center
301 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
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Stops in Merrillville

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

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

What is the distance between Bloomington and Merrillville?
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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IN to Merrillville was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $88

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