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

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Midlothian in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Midlothian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

211min$13.00
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to Midlothian
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Midlothian
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Midlothian
    Walk to
    Midlothian
    1.1 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and 364

To get from Merrillville to Midlothian in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 364 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

202min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 364
364
Walk to Midlothian
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
    ID 6136
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Midlothian
    Walk to
    Midlothian
    1.71 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Midlothian

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Midlothian, Chicago is approximately 60.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Midlothian 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 Merrillville

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
  • 84th Dr. & Merrillville Rd

Public transit stations close to Midlothian, Chicago

Midlothian is located at Midlothian, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 147th St & Kilpatrick Ave.

Train stations close to Midlothian:

  • Midlothian
  • Oak Forest
  • Robbins

Bus stations close to Midlothian:

  • 147th St & Kilpatrick Ave
  • 147th St & Knox Ave
  • 147th St & Kenton Ave

Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and 364

To get from Merrillville to Midlothian in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 364 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

202min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 364
364
Walk to Midlothian
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
    ID 6136
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Midlothian
    Walk to
    Midlothian
    1.71 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Midlothian?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 364.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Midlothian in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Midlothian in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Midlothian station near Midlothian in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Midlothian in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Midlothian in Chicago?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Roundtrip stop near Merrillville in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Midlothian station, which is closest to Midlothian in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to Midlothian?

    The ride from Merrillville to Midlothian costs $13.00.

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