How to get from Merrillville to University Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Merrillville to University Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

187min$12.75
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
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
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 8
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to University Park

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and University Park, Chicago is approximately 59.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to University 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 University Park, Chicago

University Park is located at University Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Park Metra Station.

Train stations close to University Park:

  • University Park
  • Richton Park
  • Matteson

Bus stations close to University Park:

  • University Park Metra Station

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to University 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 2 train lines till Metro Center station near University Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Merrillville and University Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrillville to University Park?

    The ride from Merrillville to University Park costs $12.75.

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