How to get from Merrillville Plaza to PJU by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville Plaza to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2512 bus from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Merrillville (Southlake Mall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1229| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2512, 37 and BNSF

To get from Merrillville Plaza to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2512 bus from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 37 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Bus - 37
37
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Merrillville (Southlake Mall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1229| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville Plaza to PJU

The distance between Merrillville Plaza, La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 59.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville Plaza to PJU by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in La Grange – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merrillville Plaza

Merrillville Plaza is located at Merrillville Plaza, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Target.

Bus stations close to Merrillville Plaza:

  • Target
  • Sams Club
  • 79th & Mississippi

Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

PJU is located at PJU, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is La Grange/Elmwood.

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Western Springs
  • Stone Ave.
  • Brookfield

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Elmwood
  • La Grange/Richmond
  • La Grange/Homestead/Pine

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2512, 37 and BNSF

To get from Merrillville Plaza to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2512 bus from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 37 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Bus - 37
37
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Merrillville (Southlake Mall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1229| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville Plaza to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville Plaza to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line 37, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville Plaza and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville Plaza to PJU?

    The FLIXBUS 2512 bus line goes from Merrillville (Southlake Mall) station near Merrillville Plaza in Chicago to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago Bus Station station near PJU in La Grange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville Plaza to PJU by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrillville Plaza in Chicago and PJU in La Grange by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville Plaza to get to PJU?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2512 bus from the Merrillville (Southlake Mall) stop near Merrillville Plaza in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville Plaza and PJU?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

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