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How to get from Joliet to Merrillville by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Joliet to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $16.00.
185min$16.00
RISSLR-BMXLeaves from Joliet
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationJoliet - 2RIWait for trainRI#704| Lasalle Street
- 3
Ride to train stationLasalle Street60 min - 4
Walk to train stationVan Buren St.690 yd • 8 min - 5SSLWait for trainSSLSouth Bend
- 6Ride to train stationGary Metro Station50 min
- 7Walk to bus stationMetro Center60 yd • 1 min
- 8R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 9Ride to bus stationCentury Plaza (81st Ave)34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Joliet to Merrillville
The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Merrillville, Chicago is approximately 81.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet 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 Joliet
Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson St & Chicago St.
Bus stations close to Joliet:
- Jefferson St & Chicago St
- Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
- Pace Transit Center Bay K
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
- Crown Point to Merrillville
- Palos Hills to Merrillville
- Joliet to Crest Hill
- Joliet to Ingalls Park
- Joliet to Naperville
- Joliet to Lincoln Park Zoo
- Joliet to Advocate South Suburban Hospital
- Joliet to PJU
- Joliet to Stone Park
- Joliet to Concordia University Chicago
- Joliet to United Center
- Joliet to University Of St. Francis
- Joliet to Wrigley Field
- Joliet to Millenium Park
- Joliet to Mokena
- Joliet to Carpentersville
- Joliet to Country Club Hills
- Joliet to Streamwood
- Joliet to Calumet City
- Joliet to Rolling Meadows
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Merrillville?
The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.
Is there a direct train between Joliet and Merrillville?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.
Which train line goes from Joliet to Merrillville?
The RI train line goes from #704| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near Merrillville in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Merrillville by train and bus?
The total travel time between Joliet in Joliet and Merrillville in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.
Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to Merrillville?
Get on the RI train from the #704| Lasalle Street station near Joliet in Joliet.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet and Merrillville?
Get off the train at the Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Merrillville in Chicago.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Joliet to Merrillville?
The ride from Joliet to Merrillville costs $16.00.
