How to get from Merrillville to Glen Ellyn by bus and train?

From Merrillville to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Glen Ellyn 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 GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #37| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Glen Ellyn

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Glen Ellyn, Chicago is approximately 70.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, Chicago

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • College Ave
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Wheaton

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Glen Ellyn?

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Glen Ellyn in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 4 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

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