How to get from Grand-Blue to Merrillville by bus and train?

From Grand-Blue to Merrillville by bus and train

To get from Grand-Blue to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) 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 16 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

136min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
    ID 5502
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 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 from Grand-Blue to Merrillville by bus and train via 65, SSL and R-BMX

To get from Grand-Blue to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station to Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) 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 32 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

152min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 738
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 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 Grand-Blue to Merrillville

The distance between Grand-Blue, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 43.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand-Blue 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 Grand-Blue

Grand-Blue is located at Grand-Blue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Grand-Blue:

  • Chicago (Blue)
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Morgan-Lake

Bus stations close to Grand-Blue:

  • Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw)
  • Grand & Union (East)
  • Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)

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

Alternative route from Grand-Blue to Merrillville by bus and train via 65, SSL and R-BMX

To get from Grand-Blue to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) station to Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East) 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 32 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

152min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)
    ID 738
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illinois (Lower) & Michigan (East)
    ID 751
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    52 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 Grand-Blue to Merrillville?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand-Blue to Merrillville?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand-Blue 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand-Blue to Merrillville in Chicago?

    The 56 bus line goes from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) station near Grand-Blue to Washington & Wabash (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington & Wabash (East) station near Merrillville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Grand-Blue and Merrillville in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) stop near Grand-Blue in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Wabash (East) stop, which is closest to Merrillville in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Grand-Blue to Merrillville costs $11.50.

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