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How to get from Merrillville to Western Springs by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Merrillville to Western Springs 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 BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.
194min
R-BMXGREYHOUND US0120SBNSFLeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationMerrillville - 2R-BMXWait for busR-BMXRoundtrip
- 3
Ride to bus stationMetro Center34 min - 4
Walk to bus stationGary Bus StationID GRY6110 yd • 2 min - 5GREYHOUND US0120SWait for busGREYHOUND US0120SChicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD645 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1229| Aurora
- 9Ride to train stationWestern Springs35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and BNSF
To get from Merrillville to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min.
240min
R2FLIXBUS 2512BNSFLeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R2Wait for busR2Roundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationWestfield Shop Town (Carsons)7 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMerrillville (Southlake Mall)ID MRLL590 yd • 7 min
- 5FLIXBUS 2512Wait for busFLIXBUS 2512Chicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD647 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1229| Aurora
- 9Ride to train stationWestern Springs35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Merrillville to Western Springs
The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Western Springs, Chicago is approximately 55.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Western Springs 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 Western Springs, Chicago
Western Springs is located at Western Springs, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Springs.
Train stations close to Western Springs:
- Western Springs
- Highlands
- Stone Ave.
Related Routes
- Manteno to Western Springs
- Mendota to Western Springs
- Plano to Western Springs
- Sycamore to Western Springs
- Kankakee to Western Springs
- Aroma Park to Western Springs
- Bourbonnais to Western Springs
- Bradley to Western Springs
- Cortland to Western Springs
- Dekalb to Western Springs
- Crown Point to Western Springs
- East Chicago to Western Springs
- Gary to Western Springs
- Griffith to Western Springs
- Hammond to Western Springs
- Lake Station to Western Springs
- Portage to Western Springs
- Addison to Western Springs
- Algonquin to Western Springs
- Alsip to Western Springs
Alternative route by bus and train via R2, FLIXBUS 2512 and BNSF
To get from Merrillville to Western Springs in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Springs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min.
240min
R2FLIXBUS 2512BNSFLeaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerrillville
- 2R2Wait for busR2Roundtrip
- 3Ride to bus stationWestfield Shop Town (Carsons)7 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMerrillville (Southlake Mall)ID MRLL590 yd • 7 min
- 5FLIXBUS 2512Wait for busFLIXBUS 2512Chicago Bus Station
- 6Ride to bus stationChicago Bus StationID CHD647 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station690 yd • 8 min
- 8BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1229| Aurora
- 9Ride to train stationWestern Springs35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Western Springs?
The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line BNSF.
What is the alternative route to get from Merrillville to Western Springs?
The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line R2, Bus line FLIXBUS 2512, Bus line BNSF.
Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Western Springs in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.
Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Western Springs 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 Western Springs station near Western Springs in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Western Springs in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Merrillville and Western Springs in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 14 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Western Springs 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 Western Springs in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Western Springs station, which is closest to Western Springs in Chicago.
