How to get from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest by bus and train?

From Merrillville to East Hazel Crest by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Calumet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

166min$12.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 8
    Ride to train station Calumet
    Ride to train station
    Calumet
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and 364

To get from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest 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 Park Ave & 159th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

186min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 364
364
Walk to East Hazel Crest
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
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave & 159th St
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Hazel Crest
    Walk to
    East Hazel Crest
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and East Hazel Crest, Chicago is approximately 50.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest 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 East Hazel Crest, Chicago

East Hazel Crest is located at East Hazel Crest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Calumet Metra Station.

Train stations close to East Hazel Crest:

  • Calumet
  • Hazel Crest
  • Homewood

Bus stations close to East Hazel Crest:

  • Calumet Metra Station
  • Dixie Hwy & 175th St
  • Wood St & 172nd Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and 364

To get from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest 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 Park Ave & 159th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

186min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 364
364
Walk to East Hazel Crest
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
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave & 159th St
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Hazel Crest
    Walk to
    East Hazel Crest
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 364.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and East Hazel Crest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Metro Center station near East Hazel Crest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and East Hazel Crest in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to East Hazel Crest 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 East Hazel Crest in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to East Hazel Crest in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest?

    The ride from Merrillville to East Hazel Crest costs $12.75.

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