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

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Summit 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 62 bus from State & 11th Street (South) station to Archer & Neva Terminal (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

189min$11.50
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 62
62
Walk to Summit
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
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & 11th Street (South)
    ID 15563
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
    ID 4377
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Summit
    Walk to
    Summit
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Summit

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Summit, Chicago is approximately 53.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Summit 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 Summit, Chicago

Summit is located at Summit, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem & 61st Place (South).

Train stations close to Summit:

  • Summit
  • Summit Amtrak

Bus stations close to Summit:

  • Harlem & 61st Place (South)
  • Harlem/61st
  • Harlem/62nd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line 62.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Summit 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 Summit station near Summit in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and Summit in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Summit costs $11.50.

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