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

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Robbins in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 RI train from Lasalle Street station to Robbins station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

196min$13.00
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to Robbins
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
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Robbins
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Robbins
    Walk to
    Robbins
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Merrillville to Robbins in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Blue Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

202min$12.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Robbins
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #215| Blue Island
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Robbins
    Walk to
    Robbins
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Robbins

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Robbins, Chicago is approximately 58.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Robbins 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 Robbins, Chicago

Robbins is located at Robbins, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 139th St & Claire Blvd.

Train stations close to Robbins:

  • Robbins
  • Midlothian
  • Blue Island-Vermont

Bus stations close to Robbins:

  • 139th St & Claire Blvd
  • Claire Blvd & 139th St
  • 139th St & Homan Ave / Grace Ave

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

To get from Merrillville to Robbins in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Blue Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

202min$12.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Robbins
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #215| Blue Island
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Robbins
    Walk to
    Robbins
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Robbins in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Metro Center station near Robbins in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Robbins in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Robbins in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to Robbins?

    The ride from Merrillville to Robbins costs $13.00.

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