What is the distance between Merrillville and Bloomington?

Merrillville and Bloomington are 166 miles (267 km) apart.

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Once in Bloomington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Paisley Park, Normandale Japanese Garden, Crayola Experience, Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

Bus Merrillville to Bloomington from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merrillville to Bloomington on November 23
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 24
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 25
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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:47 AM 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 $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

165 milesDistance

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 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.

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

What is the distance between Merrillville and Bloomington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merrillville to Bloomington?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/21

No data

11/22

$59

Today

$67

11/24

$63

11/25

$71

11/26

$83

11/27

No data

11/28

$47

The cheapest trip from Merrillville to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $83 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-28.