What is the travel distance from Columbus to Merrillville?

The distance separating Columbus and Merrillville is 250 miles (403 km).

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

Buses going from Columbus to Merrillville start their journey at Columbus Bus Station and reach their destination at Merrillville Denny's Bus Stop.

Bus Columbus to Merrillville from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Merrillville on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	8h 55m	5:40pm	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	6h 25m	4:55am	Merrillville (Southlake Mall)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:56 PM EST.

Get from Columbus to Merrillville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

249 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Merrillville?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Merrillville by bus

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Merrillville was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $96 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Merrillville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-11-25.