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How to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago by bus and train?

From Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago by bus and train

To get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from 79th & Mississippi station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R-BMX bus and finally take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

131min$11.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Art Institute Of Chicago
Leaves from 79th & Mississippi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Mississippi
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Art Institute Of Chicago
    Walk to
    Art Institute Of Chicago
    111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago

The distance between Merrillville (Southlake Mall), Chicago and Art Institute Of Chicago, Chicago is approximately 43.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merrillville (Southlake Mall)

Merrillville (Southlake Mall) is located at Merrillville (Southlake Mall), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Westfield Shop Town (Carsons).

Bus stations close to Merrillville (Southlake Mall):

  • Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)
  • 82nd & Louisiana
  • Holiday Inn

Public transit stations close to Art Institute Of Chicago, Chicago

Art Institute Of Chicago is located at 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Art Institute Of Chicago:

  • Washington/Wabash
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Monroe-Red

Train stations close to Art Institute Of Chicago:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to Art Institute Of Chicago:

  • Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only)
  • Madison & Wabash (West)
  • Michigan & Van Buren (North)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) and Art Institute Of Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago?

    The R2 bus line goes from 79th & Mississippi station near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roundtrip station near Art Institute Of Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart and Art Institute Of Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to get to Art Institute Of Chicago?

    Get on the R2 bus from the 79th & Mississippi stop near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) and Art Institute Of Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Roundtrip station, which is closest to Art Institute Of Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago?

    The ride from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Art Institute Of Chicago costs $11.50.

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