How to get from Merrillville to Burnham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Burnham 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 364 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Burnham Ave & 142nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

96min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 364
364
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
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Burnham Ave & 142nd St
    Ride to bus station
    Burnham Ave & 142nd St
    ID 3827
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX and SSL

To get from Merrillville to Burnham in Chicago, take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

98min$7.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Burnham
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
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burnham
    Walk to
    Burnham
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Burnham

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Burnham, Chicago is approximately 22.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Burnham 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 Burnham, Chicago

Burnham is located at Burnham, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Burnham Ave & 142nd St.

Train stations close to Burnham:

  • Hegewisch
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to Burnham:

  • Burnham Ave & 142nd St
  • Burnham Ave & 143rd St
  • Burnham Ave & 141st St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX and SSL

To get from Merrillville to Burnham in Chicago, take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

98min$7.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Burnham
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
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burnham
    Walk to
    Burnham
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Burnham?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 364.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Burnham?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Burnham 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 Burnham Ave & 142nd St station near Burnham in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Burnham in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Burnham Ave & 142nd St stop, which is closest to Burnham in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Burnham costs $9.75.

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