How to get from Adams & State (West) to Merrillville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Adams & State (West) to Merrillville in Chicago, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

121min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    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 Adams & State (West) to Merrillville

The distance between Adams & State (West), Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 41.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Adams & State (West) 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 Adams & State (West)

Adams & State (West) is located at Adams & State (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Adams (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Adams & State (West):

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Monroe-Red
  • Monroe-Blue

Bus stations close to Adams & State (West):

  • State & Adams (North)
  • Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only)
  • Dearborn & Adams (North)

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 Adams & State (West) to Merrillville?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.

  • Is there a direct train between Adams & State (West) and Merrillville in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Adams & State (West) to Merrillville in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Van Buren St. station near Adams & State (West) to South Bend station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Bend station near Merrillville in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Adams & State (West) to Merrillville in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Adams & State (West) and Merrillville in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Adams & State (West) to get to Merrillville in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Van Buren St. station near Adams & State (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Adams & State (West) and Merrillville in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Adams & State (West) to Merrillville?

    The ride from Adams & State (West) to Merrillville costs $9.25.

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