How to get from Merrillville to Round Lake Park by bus and train?

From Merrillville to Round Lake Park by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Round Lake Park 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 Round Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Round Lake Park
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
    Round Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Round Lake Park
    Walk to
    Round Lake Park
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrillville to Round Lake Park by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and MD-N

To get from Merrillville to Round Lake Park 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 Round Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Round Lake Park
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
    Round Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Round Lake Park
    Walk to
    Round Lake Park
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Round Lake Park

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Round Lake Park, Chicago is approximately 85.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Round Lake Park 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 Round Lake Park, Chicago

Round Lake Park is located at Round Lake Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Route 134/Porter.

Train stations close to Round Lake Park:

  • Round Lake
  • Washington St (Grayslake)
  • Grayslake

Bus stations close to Round Lake Park:

  • Route 134/Porter
  • Route 134/Greenwood
  • Route 134/Macgillis

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merrillville to Round Lake Park by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and MD-N

To get from Merrillville to Round Lake Park 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 Round Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Round Lake Park
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
    Round Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Round Lake Park
    Walk to
    Round Lake Park
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Round Lake Park?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line MD-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Round Lake Park?

    The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Round Lake Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Round Lake Park 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 Round Lake Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Round Lake Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Round Lake Park 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 Round Lake Park in Chicago?

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

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