How to get from Rolling Meadows to Chicago by bus and train?

From Rolling Meadows to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Rolling Meadows to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

91min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frontage Rd & Golf Rd
    ID 23013
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rolling Meadows to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Rolling Meadows to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Golf Rd & Ring Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

82min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Golf Rd & Ring Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Ring Rd
    ID 9449
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rolling Meadows to Chicago

The distance between Rolling Meadows and Chicago is approximately 27.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rolling Meadows to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Rolling Meadows to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Rolling Meadows to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Golf Rd & Ring Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

82min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Golf Rd & Ring Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Ring Rd
    ID 9449
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rolling Meadows to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rolling Meadows to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 606, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line X49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rolling Meadows and Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rolling Meadows to Chicago in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station near Rolling Meadows in Chicago to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Davis Cta Station station near Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Rolling Meadows and Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rolling Meadows to get to Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Frontage Rd & Golf Rd stop near Rolling Meadows in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rolling Meadows and Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station stop, which is closest to Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Rolling Meadows to Chicago?

    The ride from Rolling Meadows to Chicago costs $8.30.

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