How to get from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands by bus and train?

From Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands 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 GREYHOUND US0120S bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrillville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Pistakee Highlands on the Moovit app.

297min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Pistakee Highlands
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    97 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pistakee Highlands
    Walk to
    Pistakee Highlands
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and MD-N

To get from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2512 bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrillville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Pistakee Highlands on the Moovit app.

343min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Pistakee Highlands
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    97 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pistakee Highlands
    Walk to
    Pistakee Highlands
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Pistakee Highlands, Chicago is approximately 92.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 297 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrillville) and destination (Pistakee Highlands), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and MD-N

To get from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R2 bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2512 bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Fox Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Merrillville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Pistakee Highlands on the Moovit app.

343min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Pistakee Highlands
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrillville
  • 2
    Bus - R2R2
    Wait for bus
    R2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westfield Shop Town (Carsons)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville (Southlake Mall)
    ID MRLL
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2512
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    97 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pistakee Highlands
    Walk to
    Pistakee Highlands
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands?

    The fastest way takes 297 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Train line MD-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands?

    The alternative route takes 343 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Train line MD-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Metro Center station near Merrillville to Gary Bus Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gary Bus Station near Pistakee Highlands in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Pistakee Highlands in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Metro Center stop near Merrillville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville and Pistakee Highlands in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Gary Bus Station, which is closest to Pistakee Highlands in Chicago.

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