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

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Mokena 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 Mokena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

206min$16.00
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
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 Mokena
    Ride to train station
    Mokena
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Mokena

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Mokena, Chicago is approximately 71.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Mokena 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 Mokena, Chicago

Mokena is located at Mokena, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mokena.

Train stations close to Mokena:

  • Mokena
  • Orland Park 179th
  • Hickory Creek

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Mokena 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 Metro Center station near Mokena in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Mokena in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Mokena in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Mokena costs $16.00.

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