How to get from Portage to Merrillville by bus?

From Portage to Merrillville by bus

To get from Portage to Merrillville in Chicago, take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, take the R-BMX bus from Metro Center station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.85.

75min$3.85
Bus - L2L2
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Merrillville

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 18.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Merrillville by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

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 Portage to Merrillville?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line R-BMX.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The L2 bus line goes from Metro Center station near Portage to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Roundtrip station near Merrillville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Merrillville in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the L2 bus from the Metro Center stop near Portage in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Portage to Merrillville?

    The ride from Portage to Merrillville costs $3.85.