How to get from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights by bus?

By bus

To get from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 352 bus from South State Street 9443 station to Halsted Ave & 16th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Bus - R2R2
Bus - FLIXBUS 2512FLIXBUS 2512
Bus - 352
352
Walk to South Chicago Heights
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 (95th / Dan Ryan)
    ID CHA6
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South State Street 9443
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted Ave & 16th St
    ID 2646
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    South Chicago Heights
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and South Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 54.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights by bus, 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 South Chicago Heights, Chicago

South Chicago Heights is located at South Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Rd & 26th St.

Bus stations close to South Chicago Heights:

  • Chicago Rd & 26th St
  • Chicago Rd & Interocean Ave
  • Chicago Rd & 25th St

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line 352.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    The R2 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Merrillville to Westfield Shop Town (Carsons) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Chicago Heights station near South Chicago Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to South Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Merrillville and South Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the R2 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Merrillville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville and South Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the South Chicago Heights stop, which is closest to South Chicago Heights in Chicago.

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