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How to get from Merrillville to Orland Hills by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Orland Hills 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 & 88th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

181min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 364
364
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 159th St & 88th Ave
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & 88th Ave
    ID 6157
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Merrillville to Orland Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R1 bus and finally take the 364 bus from Sibley Blvd & State Line Ave station to 159th St & 88th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

181min$6.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - R1R1
Bus - 364
364
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
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sibley Blvd & State Line Ave
    ID 2163
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 8
    Ride to bus station 159th St & 88th Ave
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & 88th Ave
    ID 6157
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Orland Hills

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Orland Hills, Chicago is approximately 46.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Orland Hills 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 Orland Hills, Chicago

Orland Hills is located at Orland Hills, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 159th St & 88th Ave.

Train stations close to Orland Hills:

  • Orland Park 153rd
  • Orland Park 143rd
  • Tinley-80th

Bus stations close to Orland Hills:

  • 159th St & 88th Ave
  • 159th St & Haven Ave
  • 159th St & 86th Ave

By bus

To get from Merrillville to Orland Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R1 bus and finally take the 364 bus from Sibley Blvd & State Line Ave station to 159th St & 88th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

181min$6.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - R1R1
Bus - 364
364
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
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sibley Blvd & State Line Ave
    ID 2163
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 8
    Ride to bus station 159th St & 88th Ave
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & 88th Ave
    ID 6157
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Orland Hills?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 364.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Orland Hills?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line R1, Bus line 364.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Orland Hills in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 159th St & 88th Ave station near Orland Hills in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Orland Hills in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the 159th St & 88th Ave stop, which is closest to Orland Hills in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrillville to Orland Hills?

    The ride from Merrillville to Orland Hills costs $9.75.

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