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

From Merrillville to Libertyville by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Libertyville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2512 bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Prairie Crossing station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2115| Grayslake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prairie Crossing
    Ride to train station
    Prairie Crossing
    73 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Libertyville

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Libertyville, Chicago is approximately 87.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Libertyville 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 Libertyville, Chicago

Libertyville is located at Libertyville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Route 45 & Casey Rd.

Train stations close to Libertyville:

  • Prairie Crossing
  • Prairie Crossing.
  • Grayslake

Bus stations close to Libertyville:

  • Route 45 & Casey Rd

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line MD-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Libertyville in Chicago?

    The R2 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station near Libertyville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Libertyville in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the R2 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Merrillville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville and Libertyville in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station, which is closest to Libertyville in Chicago.

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