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How to get from Merrillville to Calumet City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Calumet City 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 Sibley (Se) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

99min$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 Sibley (Se)
    Ride to bus station
    Burnham Sibley (Se)
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Merrillville to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R1 bus and finally take the 350 bus from Morton Ct & Willow Ct station to Sibley Blvd & Hirsch Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

125min$6.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - R1R1
Bus - 350
350
Walk to Calumet City
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
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morton Ct & Willow Ct
    ID 35471
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay E
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley Blvd & Hirsch Ave
    ID 2267
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calumet City
    Walk to
    Calumet City
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Calumet City

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Calumet City, Chicago is approximately 24.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Calumet City 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 Calumet City, Chicago

Calumet City is located at Calumet City, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Burnham Sibley (Se).

Train stations close to Calumet City:

  • Hammond
  • Hegewisch

Bus stations close to Calumet City:

  • Burnham Sibley (Se)
  • Sibley Blvd & Burnham Ave
  • Sibley Blvd & Hirsch Ave

By bus

To get from Merrillville to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R1 bus and finally take the 350 bus from Morton Ct & Willow Ct station to Sibley Blvd & Hirsch Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

125min$6.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - R1R1
Bus - 350
350
Walk to Calumet City
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
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morton Ct & Willow Ct
    ID 35471
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay E
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley Blvd & Hirsch Ave
    ID 2267
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calumet City
    Walk to
    Calumet City
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Calumet City?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 364.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Calumet City?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line R1, Bus line 350.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Calumet City 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 Sibley (Se) station near Calumet City in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Calumet City in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Burnham Sibley (Se) stop, which is closest to Calumet City in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Calumet City costs $9.75.

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