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How to get from Rolling Meadows to Elwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Rolling Meadows to Elwood map

From Rolling Meadows to Elwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Rolling Meadows to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' 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, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train and finally take the 511 bus from Washington/Ottawa station to Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $20.25.

484min$20.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
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
    East
  • 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
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    21 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington/Ottawa
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 13
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    ID 37238
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rolling Meadows to Elwood

The distance between Rolling Meadows, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 80 mi, which can typically be travelled in 484 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rolling Meadows to Elwood 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 Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows is located at Rolling Meadows, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Frontage Rd & Golf Rd.

Bus stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Frontage Rd & Golf Rd
  • Golf Rd & Ring Rd
  • Walter Payton Dr & Mcconnor Pkwy

Public transit stations close to Elwood, Chicago

Elwood is located at Elwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way.

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd
  • 21705 W Mississippi St

Rolling Meadows to Elwood map

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 484 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 4 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station near Rolling Meadows to East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line till East station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Rolling Meadows and Elwood in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 8 hr 4 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Rolling Meadows to Elwood costs $20.25.

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