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

From Aurora to Merrillville by bus and train

To get from Aurora to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora 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 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    75 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 Aurora to Merrillville

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 81.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay A.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line R-BMX.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1254| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #1254| Chicago Union Station station near Merrillville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Merrillville in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1254| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Merrillville in Chicago.