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How to get from Merrillville to Kankakee by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Merrillville to Kankakee 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 ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min.
329min
R-BMXGREYHOUND US0100ILLINI
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationMerrillville - 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3
Ride to bus stationMetro Center34 min - 4Walk to bus stationGary Bus StationID GRY6110 yd • 2 min
- 5GREYHOUND US0100Wait for busGREYHOUND US0100Chicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Train StationID CHK643 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station30 yd • 1 min
- 8ILLINIWait for trainILLINICarbondale
- 9Ride to train stationKankakee70 min
- 10Walk toKankakee630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, GREYHOUND US0120S and ILLINI
To get from Merrillville to Kankakee 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 US0120S bus and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 29 min.
449min
R-BMXGREYHOUND US0120SILLINILeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationMetro Center34 min
- 4Walk to bus stationGary Bus StationID GRY6110 yd • 2 min
- 5GREYHOUND US0120SWait for busGREYHOUND US0120SChicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD645 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8ILLINIWait for trainILLINICarbondale
- 9Ride to train stationKankakee70 min
- 10Walk toKankakee630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Merrillville to Kankakee
The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 100.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Kankakee 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 Kankakee, Chicago
Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center.
Train stations close to Kankakee:
- Kankakee
Bus stations close to Kankakee:
- Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center
- Chestnut
- Schuyler
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Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, GREYHOUND US0120S and ILLINI
To get from Merrillville to Kankakee 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 US0120S bus and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 29 min.
449min
R-BMXGREYHOUND US0120SILLINILeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationMetro Center34 min
- 4Walk to bus stationGary Bus StationID GRY6110 yd • 2 min
- 5GREYHOUND US0120SWait for busGREYHOUND US0120SChicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD645 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8ILLINIWait for trainILLINICarbondale
- 9Ride to train stationKankakee70 min
- 10Walk toKankakee630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Kankakee?
The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line ILLINI.
What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Kankakee?
The alternative route takes 449 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line ILLINI.
Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Kankakee in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 29 min.
Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Kankakee 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 Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Merrillville and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 29 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Kankakee 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 Kankakee in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Kankakee station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.
