How to get from Merrillville to Sauk Village by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Sauk Village 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 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

112min$9.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
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
    Hegewisch
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove Ave
    ID 3902
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Sauk Village

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Sauk Village, Chicago is approximately 36.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Sauk Village 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 Sauk Village, Chicago

Sauk Village is located at Sauk Village, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Sauk Trail & Sherman Rd.

Bus stations close to Sauk Village:

  • Sauk Trail & Sherman Rd
  • Sauk Trail & Lahon Rd
  • Sauk Trail & Grove Ave

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Sauk Village?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Sauk Village 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 Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove Ave station near Sauk Village in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Sauk Village in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove Ave stop, which is closest to Sauk Village in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Sauk Village costs $9.75.

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