Chicago to Merrillville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Merrillville?
The distance from Chicago to Merrillville is 31.3 miles (50.4 km) as the crow flies. Merrillville is located SSE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.7 miles, taking about 1h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Merrillville in Indiana.
This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Merrillville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Merrillville
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
- You could travel this distance about 795.1 times to circle the Earth's equator