How to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL by bus?

By bus

To get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R2 bus from 79th & Mississippi station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R-BMX bus and finally take the R1 bus from Metro Center station to Sibley & Morton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

148min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from 79th & Mississippi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Mississippi
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    34 min
  • 6
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from 79th & Mississippi station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R-BMX bus and finally take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

131min$8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from 79th & Mississippi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Mississippi
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL

The distance between Merrillville (Southlake Mall), Calumet City and Calumet City, IL, Calumet City is approximately 31.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Calumet City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merrillville (Southlake Mall)

Merrillville (Southlake Mall) is located at Merrillville (Southlake Mall), Calumet City and the nearest public transit station is Merrillville Plaza.

Bus stations close to Merrillville (Southlake Mall):

  • Merrillville Plaza
  • Target
  • Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)

Public transit stations close to Calumet City, IL, Calumet City

Calumet City, IL is located at Calumet City, IL, Calumet City and the nearest public transit station is Wentworth Ave & 153rd St.

Train stations close to Calumet City, IL:

  • Hegewisch
  • Hammond
  • East Chicago

Bus stations close to Calumet City, IL:

  • Wentworth Ave & 153rd St
  • Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd
  • Pulaski Rd & Price Ave

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from 79th & Mississippi station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R-BMX bus and finally take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

131min$8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from 79th & Mississippi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Mississippi
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line R-BMX, Bus line R1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL?

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) and Calumet City, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL?

    The R2 bus line goes from 79th & Mississippi station near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Roundtrip station near Calumet City, IL in Calumet City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart and Calumet City, IL in Calumet City by bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to get to Calumet City, IL?

    Get on the R2 bus from the 79th & Mississippi stop near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) and Calumet City, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Roundtrip stop, which is closest to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL?

    The ride from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to Calumet City, IL costs $6.75.

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