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

From Mendota to Merrillville by bus and train

To get from Mendota to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the R-BMX bus from Metro Center station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min.

283min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Merrillville

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 126.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 283 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Merrillville 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, Chicago

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 283 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line R-BMX.

  • Is there a direct train between Mendota and Merrillville in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Merrillville in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Mendota to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago Union Station station near Merrillville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Merrillville in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mendota to get to Merrillville in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Mendota in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mendota and Merrillville in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Merrillville in Chicago.

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