Bus Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

$20

Wednesday

$17

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$18

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	1h 25m	8:30 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	10:55 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	1h 25m	8:20 AM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	10:45 AM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 AM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
	FlixBus	1h 25m	2:30 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	4:55 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	1h 25m	8:20 AM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	10:45 AM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
	FlixBus	1h 25m	8:30 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	10:55 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 25m	2:30 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	4:55 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:30:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	8:30 PM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	10:55 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	8:20 AM	Merrillville, IN	Starbucks	10:45 AM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:20:00 AM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN

See here how frequent the connections between Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $16, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	77.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Merrillville, IN for Lafayette, IN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$16

Wednesday 07/29

$17

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$21

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$19

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN.

Starbucks

Southlake Mall 1613

Bus Stop

Denny’s Restaurant

E 81st Avenue 720

Next to CityBus Center

N 3Rd St (between Brown and North Street) 410

West Lafayette, IN

N Grant St 103-173

Bus Stop

Progress Drive / Roy Meeks Way

Service and Comfort on the bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN? Or which bus companies serve the route Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN bus

How much does a Merrillville, IN Lafayette, IN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 2h 25m to reach Lafayette, IN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lafayette, IN.

On average, how many connections are available from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN each day?

Every day, the Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN take?

The fastest bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN?

The earliest bus arriving in Lafayette, IN from Merrillville, IN starts at 8:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN?

The latest bus trip departing from Merrillville, IN for Lafayette, IN starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Merrillville, IN Lafayette, IN route?

When traveling by bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN?

You can check all the direct connections between Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Merrillville, IN Lafayette, IN bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Merrillville, IN Lafayette, IN bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Merrillville, IN and to Lafayette, IN

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Merrillville, IN and to Lafayette, IN. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!