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

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Streamwood 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-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Bartlett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Streamwood
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-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2233| National St
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bartlett
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    1.9 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Streamwood

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Streamwood, Chicago is approximately 72.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Streamwood 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 80th Pl And Connecticut.

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • 80th Pl And Connecticut
  • 84th Dr. & Merrillville Rd
  • Connecticut And Us30

Public transit stations close to Streamwood, Chicago

Streamwood is located at Streamwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Park Blvd & Roma Jean Pkwy/Freeman Ave.

Train stations close to Streamwood:

  • Bartlett
  • Hanover Park

Bus stations close to Streamwood:

  • Park Blvd & Roma Jean Pkwy/Freeman Ave
  • Park Ave & Freeman Ave/Roma Jean Pkwy
  • Park Blvd & Lacy Ave

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Streamwood in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

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

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