How to get from Merrillville to River Grove by bus and train?

From Merrillville to River Grove by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to River Grove 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 65 bus from Grand & Rush (West) station to Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

225min$11.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 65
65
Walk to River Grove
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
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Rush (West)
    ID 16028
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
    ID 668
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    1.95 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to River Grove

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and River Grove, Chicago is approximately 54.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to River Grove 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 River Grove, Chicago

River Grove is located at River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • River Grove
  • Elmwood Park
  • Franklin Pk

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Thatcher (Ne)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to River Grove?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 65.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and River Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to River Grove 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 River Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and River Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to River Grove 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 River Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to River Grove in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrillville to River Grove?

    The ride from Merrillville to River Grove costs $11.50.

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