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

From Merrillville to Joliet by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Joliet 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 RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

234min$16.00
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
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
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Joliet
The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 81.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Joliet 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
  • Connecticut And Us30
Public transit stations close to Joliet, Chicago

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cass Ave & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Cass Ave & Chicago St
  • Scott St & Cass Ave
  • Scott/Webster
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Joliet in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to Joliet?

    The ride from Merrillville to Joliet costs $16.00.

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