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How to get from Merrillville to Prospect Heights by bus and train?
From Merrillville to Prospect Heights by bus and train
To get from Merrillville to Prospect Heights 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.
257min
R-BMXGREYHOUND US0120SNCSLeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationMerrillville - 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3
Ride to bus stationMetro Center34 min - 4
Walk to bus stationGary Bus StationID GRY6110 yd • 2 min - 5GREYHOUND US0120SWait for busGREYHOUND US0120SChicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD645 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8NCSWait for trainNCS#105| Antioch
- 9Ride to train stationProspect Hts46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Merrillville to Prospect Heights by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and NCS
To get from Merrillville to Prospect Heights 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.
303min
R2FLIXBUS 2512NCSLeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R2Wait for busR2Roundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationWestfield Shop Town (Carsons)7 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMerrillville (Southlake Mall)ID MRLL590 yd • 7 min
- 5FLIXBUS 2512Wait for busFLIXBUS 2512Chicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD647 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8NCSWait for trainNCS#105| Antioch
- 9Ride to train stationProspect Hts46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Merrillville to Prospect Heights
The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 64.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights, Chicago
Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd).
Train stations close to Prospect Heights:
- Prospect Hts
- Mt. Prospect
- Cumberland
Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:
- Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
- Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
- Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd
Related Routes
- Cortland to Prospect Heights
- Antioch to Prospect Heights
- Arlington Heights to Prospect Heights
- Barrington to Prospect Heights
- Buffalo Grove to Prospect Heights
- Carol Stream to Prospect Heights
- Evanston to Prospect Heights
- Ford Heights to Prospect Heights
- Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights
- Lynwood to Prospect Heights
- Niles to Prospect Heights
- Northfield to Prospect Heights
- Round Lake Beach to Prospect Heights
- Sauk Village to Prospect Heights
- Waukegan to Prospect Heights
- Rosemont to Prospect Heights
- Merrillville to Crown Point
- Merrillville to Homer Glen
- Merrillville to Northbrook
- Merrillville to Pistakee Highlands
Alternative route from Merrillville to Prospect Heights by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and NCS
To get from Merrillville to Prospect Heights 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.
303min
R2FLIXBUS 2512NCSLeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R2Wait for busR2Roundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationWestfield Shop Town (Carsons)7 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMerrillville (Southlake Mall)ID MRLL590 yd • 7 min
- 5FLIXBUS 2512Wait for busFLIXBUS 2512Chicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD647 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8NCSWait for trainNCS#105| Antioch
- 9Ride to train stationProspect Hts46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Prospect Heights?
The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line NCS.
What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Prospect Heights?
The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line NCS.
Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Prospect Heights in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.
Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Prospect Heights 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 Metro Center station near Prospect Heights in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Merrillville and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 17 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.
