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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee 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 6 hr 30 min.

390min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    122 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 Kankakee to Merrillville

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 100.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 390 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee 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 Kankakee

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Schuyler.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Schuyler
  • Court Street
  • Court Street/ East Ave

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 Kankakee to Merrillville?

    The fastest way takes 390 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line R-BMX.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 30 min.

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

    The CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago station near Merrillville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Merrillville in Chicago by train and bus is about 6 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from the Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

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

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