How to get from Merrillville to New Lenox by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to New Lenox 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 New Lenox station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

212min$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 New Lenox
    Ride to train station
    New Lenox
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to New Lenox

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and New Lenox, Chicago is approximately 75.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to New Lenox 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 New Lenox, Chicago

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

Train stations close to New Lenox:

  • New Lenox
  • Laraway Road

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to New Lenox?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to New Lenox 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 New Lenox station near New Lenox in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and New Lenox in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to New Lenox?

    The ride from Merrillville to New Lenox costs $16.00.

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