How to get from Rockdale to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Rockdale to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Rockdale to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 505 bus from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station to Joliet St & Webster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 832 bus, then the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

201min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Bus - 832
832
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14388
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 832832
    Wait for bus
    832
    East
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #416| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockdale to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 505, 505, RI, BLUE LINE and 606

To get from Rockdale to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 505 bus from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station to Joliet St & Webster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 505 bus, then the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

201min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Bus - 505
505
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14388
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #416| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockdale to Arlington Heights

The distance between Rockdale, Chicago and Arlington Heights, Chicago is approximately 69.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockdale to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', 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 Rockdale

Rockdale is located at Rockdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Larkin/Meadow/Frontage.

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

  • Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
  • Moen/Larkin
  • Larkin/Moen

Public transit stations close to Arlington Heights, Chicago

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rockdale to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 505, 505, RI, BLUE LINE and 606

To get from Rockdale to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 505 bus from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station to Joliet St & Webster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 505 bus, then the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

201min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Bus - 505
505
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14388
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #416| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockdale to Arlington Heights?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 832, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rockdale to Arlington Heights?

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 505, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockdale and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockdale to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    The 505 bus line goes from Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station near Rockdale to Counterclockwise station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Counterclockwise station near Arlington Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockdale to Arlington Heights in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Rockdale and Arlington Heights in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockdale to get to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Larkin/Meadow/Frontage stop near Rockdale in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Rockdale to Arlington Heights?

    The ride from Rockdale to Arlington Heights costs $11.35.

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