How to get from Merrillville to Riverside by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Riverside 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 21 bus from Mccormick Place (North) station to Cermak & Harlem (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

220min$11.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Riverside
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
    Mccormick Place
    ID McCormick
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccormick Place (North)
    ID 14559
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (West)
    ID 6966
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    1.84 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and 62

To get from Merrillville to Riverside 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 62 bus from State & 11th Street (South) station to Archer & Neva Terminal (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

217min$11.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 62
62
Walk to Riverside
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
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & 11th Street (South)
    ID 15563
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
    ID 4377
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    2.27 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Riverside

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 50.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Riverside 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 Riverside, Chicago

Riverside is located at Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Blackhawk Rd
  • Harlem Ave & 38th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R-BMX, SSL and 62

To get from Merrillville to Riverside 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 62 bus from State & 11th Street (South) station to Archer & Neva Terminal (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

217min$11.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 62
62
Walk to Riverside
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
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & 11th Street (South)
    ID 15563
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
    ID 4377
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    2.27 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 62.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Riverside 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 Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Riverside in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Riverside costs $11.50.

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