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How to get from Merrillville to Blue Island by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Merrillville to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Blue Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.75.
166min$12.75
R-BMXSSLME
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationMerrillville - 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3
Ride to bus stationMetro Center29 min - 4Walk to train stationGary Metro Station60 yd • 1 min
- 5SSLWait for trainSSLChicago
- 6Ride to train station55th - 56th - 57th St.40 min
- 7MEWait for trainME#215| Blue Island
- 8Ride to train stationBlue Island36 min
- 9Walk toBlue Island610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and RI
To get from Merrillville to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 RI train from Lasalle Street station to Prairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $13.00.
181min$13.00
R-BMXSSLRILeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationMetro Center29 min
- 4Walk to train stationGary Metro Station60 yd • 1 min
- 5SSLWait for trainSSLChicago
- 6Ride to train stationVan Buren St.52 min
- 7Walk to train stationLasalle Street670 yd • 8 min
- 8RIWait for trainRI#607| Blue Island-Vermont
- 9Ride to train stationPrairie41 min
- 10Walk toBlue Island610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Merrillville to Blue Island
The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Blue Island, Chicago is approximately 47.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Blue Island 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 Blue Island, Chicago
Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gregory St & Union St.
Train stations close to Blue Island:
- Blue Island
- Blue Island-Vermont
- Prairie
Bus stations close to Blue Island:
- Gregory St & Union St
- Western Ave & Union St
- Western Ave & York St
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- Dekalb to Blue Island
- Crown Point to Blue Island
- East Chicago to Blue Island
- Gary to Blue Island
- Griffith to Blue Island
- Hammond to Blue Island
- Highland to Blue Island
- Lake Station to Blue Island
- Munster to Blue Island
- Portage to Blue Island
- Addison to Blue Island
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Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and RI
To get from Merrillville to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 RI train from Lasalle Street station to Prairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $13.00.
181min$13.00
R-BMXSSLRILeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationMetro Center29 min
- 4Walk to train stationGary Metro Station60 yd • 1 min
- 5SSLWait for trainSSLChicago
- 6Ride to train stationVan Buren St.52 min
- 7Walk to train stationLasalle Street670 yd • 8 min
- 8RIWait for trainRI#607| Blue Island-Vermont
- 9Ride to train stationPrairie41 min
- 10Walk toBlue Island610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Blue Island?
The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.
What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Blue Island?
The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.
Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Blue Island in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.
Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Blue Island in Chicago?
The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blue Island station near Blue Island in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Blue Island in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Merrillville and Blue Island in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Blue Island 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 Blue Island in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Blue Island station, which is closest to Blue Island in Chicago.
How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to Blue Island?
The ride from Merrillville to Blue Island costs $12.75.
