How to get from Merrillville to Bedford Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Bedford Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Lake Park (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

193min$11.25
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Bedford Park
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bedford Park
    Walk to
    Bedford Park
    1.99 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Bedford Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

196min$11.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Bedford Park
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bedford Park
    Walk to
    Bedford Park
    2.03 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Bedford Park

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Bedford Park, Chicago is approximately 46.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Bedford Park 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

Merrillville is located at Merrillville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Century Plaza (81st Ave).

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • Century Plaza (81st Ave)
  • 84th Dr. & Broadway
  • 84th Dr. & Merrillville Rd

Public transit stations close to Bedford Park, Chicago

Bedford Park is located at Bedford Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero/State Rd..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Bedford Park:

  • Midway
  • Pulaski (Orange)

Train stations close to Bedford Park:

  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood
  • Oak Lawn

Bus stations close to Bedford Park:

  • Cicero/State Rd.
  • Cicero & State Road (North)
  • Cicero/75th Pl.

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Bedford Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

196min$11.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Bedford Park
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bedford Park
    Walk to
    Bedford Park
    2.03 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Bedford Park?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Bedford Park?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Bedford Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Bedford Park in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bedford Park station near Bedford Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Bedford Park in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Bedford Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Bedford Park in Chicago?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Roundtrip stop near Merrillville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville and Bedford Park in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Bedford Park stop, which is closest to Bedford Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrillville to Bedford Park?

    The ride from Merrillville to Bedford Park costs $11.25.

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