How to get from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the R-BMX bus from Town Hall (78th/80th) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

140min$11.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Town Hall (78th/80th)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall (78th/80th)
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    28 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
    Millennium Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Midway
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Town Hall (78th/80th) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Lake Park (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

145min$11.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Leaves from Town Hall (78th/80th)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall (78th/80th)
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    28 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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Midway Orange Line Station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago is approximately 52.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by Chicago 'L', 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 Indian Trail, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 73rd & Madison.

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • 73rd & Madison
  • Town Hall (78th/80th)

Public transit stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago

Chicago Midway Airport MDW is located at Chicago Midway Airport MDW, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 59th Street & Kilbourn (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW:

  • Midway
  • Pulaski (Orange)
  • Kedzie (Orange)

Bus stations close to Chicago Midway Airport MDW:

  • 59th Street & Kilbourn (East)
  • Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • Midway Orange Line Station

Related Routes

From Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Town Hall (78th/80th) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 55 bus from 55th Street & Lake Park (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

145min$11.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Leaves from Town Hall (78th/80th)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall (78th/80th)
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    28 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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Midway Orange Line Station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Town Hall (78th/80th) station near Merrillville in Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Metro Center station near Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Merrillville in Merrillville and Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Town Hall (78th/80th) stop near Merrillville in Merrillville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville and Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Chicago Midway Airport MDW in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

    The ride from Merrillville to Chicago Midway Airport MDW costs $11.75.