How to get from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove 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 GREYHOUND US0120S bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and NCS

To get from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2512 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 70.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove, Chicago

Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Buffalo Grove Metra.

Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Prairie View
  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove Metra
  • Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy
  • Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and NCS

To get from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2512 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove?

    The alternative route takes 318 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Buffalo Grove 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 Metro Center station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

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