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Merrillville Charter Bus Prices
Wherever your group is headed across Northwest Indiana, the cost of a charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, but you can get quotes in under 30 seconds right online through our form or by calling (317) 914-1170! Below you’ll learn about all the factors affecting rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size, plus special deals when you call us
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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How to Get Merrillville Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
Coordinating group travel is simple: just share your pickup spot, travel date, and headcount once in our quick online form to compare live vehicle photos and prices in under 30 seconds, with no account needed! You’ll get your quotes by text and email, and after booking on the national booking platform, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop.
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Our Pricing & Rates
Merrillville Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Merrillville. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (317) 914-1170 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Merrillville Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Book your vehicle early for spring proms at Merrillville High School, summer shows at the Star Plaza area, or trips down US-30 to Albanese Candy Factory and Deep River Waterpark! Because Merrillville
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Hard Rock Live Shows | October 24, 2026 – April 18, 2027 |
| Chicago Bulls Home Games | October 24, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Home Games | October 25, 2026 – April 10, 2027 |
| Notre Dame Football Home Games | Nov 7, Nov 14 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Chicago Bears Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6 & Dec 25, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| Christkindlmarket Chicago | November 20 – December 24, 2026 |
| Chicago Auto Show | February 13–21, 2027 |
| Chicago Cubs Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| Chicago White Sox Home Games | April 1 – September 26, 2027 |
| Gary SouthShore RailCats Home Games | May 11 – September 5, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Merrillville Charter Bus Prices?
Find complete transparency with every quote, which includes your vehicle rental and a driver from start to finish! Outside expenses like I-65 tolls, venue parking fees, and overnight hotel rooms for multi-day group transportation services are paid separately so there are never any hidden surprises.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Merrillville Bus Rentals
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How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Merrillville Charter Bus Prices
When you request a quote on Merrillville
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
The bus types you compare play a huge role in your rate! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays costs more than a compact 15-passenger minibus, a 25-passenger minibus, or a sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating a birthday or bachelorette night? You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party bus rentals with LED lighting and wraparound seating!
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
Look at how long and how far your group is traveling to see how your package is priced. Quick local loops around Southlake Mall or wedding shuttles to Avalon Manor Banquet Center on East US-30 are usually billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Longer trips—like long-distance bus rentals down I-65 to Indianapolis or up I-90 to Chicago—are priced by mileage or the day. Need less than the standard 2- to 5-hour windows? Call (317) 914-1170 for below-minimum phone deals!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
In Northwest Indiana, bus demand spikes from late April through June for proms, graduations, and school field trips, as well as during fall football Saturdays! Locking in your reservation early helps you beat the seasonal rush and get the best selection of vehicles.
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
Just like group size, your pickup and drop-off cities matter when calculating any “deadhead” mileage required for a bus to reach your starting point. Fortunately, our network covers Merrillville, the cities around it, and all of Indiana—including nearby Crown Point, Schererville, Hobart, Valparaiso, and Gary! Whether you need a local employee shuttle along Broadway (SR-53) or an airport transfer to Chicago O’Hare, connecting with a network of independent operators already near your pickup spot keeps costs low. You can even book one bus or 10+ buses for the very same day!
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
For multi-day trips, you’ll also provide a 3-star or better hotel room so your driver rests comfortably.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Hit the road on a Tuesday or Wednesday, and you’ll often see lower hourly minimums and better rates than on a busy Friday or Saturday night! If your schedule is flexible, shifting your outing to a weekday is an easy way to save.
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Merrillville Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (317) 914-1170 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Merrillville Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MDW
A Merrillville-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Hobart and Crown Point, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Merrillville airport transportation shuttle bus through Merrillville
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Hobart, 6:00 AM second stop in Crown Point, 7:00 AM drop-off at MDW
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Hobart is heading to a sold-out show at The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond. The roads back into Merrillville after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Merrillville concert charter bus rental through Merrillville
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Hobart, 6:30 PM arrival at The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond, 11:30 PM post-show return to Hobart
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Indiana Dunes National Park Day Trip
A Merrillville tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Indiana Dunes National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Merrillville corporate charter bus rental through Merrillville
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Merrillville office, 9:00 AM arrival at Indiana Dunes National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Merrillville
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Gary SouthShore RailCats Game Day
A group of 25 Gary SouthShore RailCats season ticket holders from Crown Point wants to make a home game at Steel Yard into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Merrillville sporting event party bus rental through Merrillville
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Crown Point, 12:30 PM arrival at Steel Yard, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Crown Point
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Merrillville Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (317) 914-1170, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow fast can I get a Merrillville charter bus quote, and do I need an account?
You can get instant online pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick form, with NO account needed! Your personalized quotes and vehicle photos are also sent straight to your text and email so they’re easy to share.
Why use Merrillvillecharterbuscompany.com instead of calling a single local bus company?
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What packages can I book, and what if I only need a quick transfer?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day, and multi-day packages tailored to YOUR exact schedule, including same-day rentals for last-minute plans! Most hourly rentals have a 2- to 5-hour windows, depending on the date and vehicle. If you need less time or a quick one-way transfer, call (317) 914-1170 and we will work out a custom package and exclusive phone discount!
Can I get a price quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Merrillville pickup spot into our 30-second quote tool, or call (317) 914-1170 any day of the year to talk through 35-passenger minibus or motorcoach options as your plans come together.
What happens after I book my bus rental online?
Once you pick the bus you love, you confirm availability and pay your deposit right online through the national booking platform, while a local operator supplies the vehicle on trip day! For total peace of mind, a dedicated confirmation department calls you after booking to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary. Have questions first? Visit our contact page or call (317) 914-1170!
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