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

From Merrillville to Cicero by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Cicero 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 21 bus from Mccormick Place (North) station to Cermak/Austin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

175min$11.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Cicero
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
    Mccormick Place
    ID McCormick
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccormick Place (North)
    ID 14559
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Austin
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merrillville to Cicero by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Cicero in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' 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 PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to 54th/Cermak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

182min$11.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Cicero
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
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Cicero

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Cicero, Chicago is approximately 47.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Cicero 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 80th Pl And Connecticut.

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • 80th Pl And Connecticut
  • 84th Dr. & Merrillville Rd
  • Connecticut And Us30

Public transit stations close to Cicero, Chicago

Cicero is located at Cicero, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak/Austin.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Cicero:

  • 54th/Cermak
  • Austin (Blue)
  • Cicero (Pink)

Train stations close to Cicero:

  • Lavergne
  • Cicero

Bus stations close to Cicero:

  • Cermak/Austin
  • Austin/Cermak
  • Austin/23rd

From Merrillville to Cicero by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Cicero in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' 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 PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to 54th/Cermak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

182min$11.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Cicero
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
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line PINK LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Cicero 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 Cicero in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Cicero in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Cicero in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Cicero costs $11.50.

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