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

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train 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 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

128min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 157, SSL and R-BMX

To get from Merrillville to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

138min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 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 Merrillville to Merrillville

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 42.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville 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

Merrillville is located at Merrillville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 84th Dr. & Broadway.

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • 84th Dr. & Broadway
  • 80th Place
  • 80th Pl And Connecticut

Public transit stations close to Merrillville, Chicago

Merrillville is located at Merrillville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 80th Pl And Connecticut.

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • 80th Pl And Connecticut
  • 80th Place
  • Connecticut And Us30

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 157, SSL and R-BMX

To get from Merrillville to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

138min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The 7 bus line goes from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station near Merrillville to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Century Plaza (81st Ave) station near Merrillville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Merrillville in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 7 bus from the Jefferson & Harrison (North) stop near Merrillville in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Century Plaza (81st Ave) stop, which is closest to Merrillville in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrillville to Merrillville?

    The ride from Merrillville to Merrillville costs $11.50.

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