How to get from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) 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 5 min. The ride fare is $11.50.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationJackson & Clinton (East)ID 1448460 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus7Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
- 3Ride to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)ID 737 min
- 4Walk to train stationVan Buren St.80 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainSSLGary Metro Center
- 6Ride to train stationGary Metro Station54 min
- 7Walk to bus stationMetro Center60 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 9Ride to bus stationCentury Plaza (81st Ave)34 min
Alternative route by bus and train via 126, SSL and R-BMX
To get from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) 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 18 min. The ride fare is $11.50.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationJackson & Clinton (East)ID 1448460 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus126Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
- 3Ride to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)ID 739 min
- 4Walk to train stationVan Buren St.80 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainSSLGary Metro Center
- 6Ride to train stationGary Metro Station54 min
- 7Walk to bus stationMetro Center60 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 9Ride to bus stationCentury Plaza (81st Ave)34 min
Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville
Public transit stations close to Chicago Union Station
Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:
- Washington/Wells
- Quincy
- Clinton-Blue
Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:
- Chicago Otc
- Lasalle Street
Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:
- W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
- Jackson & Canal (East)
- Chicago Train Station
Public transit stations close to Merrillville, Chicago
Merrillville is located at Merrillville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 84th Dr. & Georgia.
Bus stations close to Merrillville:
- 84th Dr. & Georgia
- 84th Dr. & Broadway
- Meijer
Related Routes
- Merrillville to Mendota
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- Merrillville to Crown Point
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- Merrillville to Griffith
- Merrillville to Hammond
- Merrillville to Highland
- Merrillville to Hobart
- Merrillville to Lake Station
- Merrillville to Munster
- Merrillville to Portage
- Merrillville to Addison
- Merrillville to Alsip
- Merrillville to Antioch
- Merrillville to Aurora
- Merrillville to Barrington
- Merrillville to Bartlett
Alternative route by bus and train via 126, SSL and R-BMX
To get from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) 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 18 min. The ride fare is $11.50.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationJackson & Clinton (East)ID 1448460 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus126Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
- 3Ride to bus stationMichigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)ID 739 min
- 4Walk to train stationVan Buren St.80 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainSSLGary Metro Center
- 6Ride to train stationGary Metro Station54 min
- 7Walk to bus stationMetro Center60 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 9Ride to bus stationCentury Plaza (81st Ave)34 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville?
The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.
What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville?
The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line SSL, Bus line R-BMX.
Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station 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 5 min.
Which bus line goes from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville in Chicago?
The 7 bus line goes from Jackson & Clinton (East) station near Chicago Union Station to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Century Plaza (81st Ave) station near Merrillville in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Merrillville in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 5 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Union Station to get to Merrillville in Chicago?
Get on the 7 bus from the Jackson & Clinton (East) stop near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Merrillville in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Century Plaza (81st Ave) stop, which is closest to Merrillville in Chicago.
How much is the total bus and train fare from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville?
The ride from Chicago Union Station to Merrillville costs $11.50.