How to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from 79th & Mississippi station to Century Plaza (81st Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R-BMX bus and finally take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

132min$11.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - R2R2
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to National Louis University
Leaves from 79th & Mississippi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Mississippi
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Louis University
    Walk to
    National Louis University
    122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University

The distance between Merrillville (Southlake Mall), Chicago and National Louis University, Chicago is approximately 43.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University 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 (Southlake Mall)

Merrillville (Southlake Mall) is located at Merrillville (Southlake Mall), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Merrillville Plaza.

Bus stations close to Merrillville (Southlake Mall):

  • Merrillville Plaza
  • Target
  • Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)

Public transit stations close to National Louis University, Chicago

National Louis University is located at 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Adams (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to National Louis University:

  • Adams/Wabash
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue

Train stations close to National Louis University:

  • Van Buren St.

Bus stations close to National Louis University:

  • State & Adams (North)
  • Adams & State (West)
  • Adams & Wabash (West)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) and National Louis University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University?

    The R2 bus line goes from 79th & Mississippi station near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Roundtrip station near National Louis University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart and National Louis University in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to get to National Louis University?

    Get on the R2 bus from the 79th & Mississippi stop near Merrillville (Southlake Mall) in Hobart.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville (Southlake Mall) and National Louis University?

    Get off the bus at the Roundtrip station, which is closest to National Louis University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University?

    The ride from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) to National Louis University costs $11.50.

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