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

From Merrillville to Lemont by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Lemont 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 HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - HCHC
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 Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lemont
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrillville to Lemont by bus and train via R-BMX, GREYHOUND US0120S and HC

To get from Merrillville to Lemont 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 HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 37 min.

397min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - HCHC
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 US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lemont
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Lemont

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Lemont, Chicago is approximately 69.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Lemont 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 Lemont, Chicago

Lemont is located at Lemont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lemont Metra Station (Drop Off Only).

Train stations close to Lemont:

  • Lemont

Bus stations close to Lemont:

  • Lemont Metra Station (Drop Off Only)

Alternative route from Merrillville to Lemont by bus and train via R-BMX, GREYHOUND US0120S and HC

To get from Merrillville to Lemont 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 HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 37 min.

397min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - HCHC
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 US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lemont
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line HC.

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

    The alternative route takes 397 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line HC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Lemont in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 37 min.

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

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

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