How to get from Cortland to Rockdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 313 bus, then the 834 bus and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet St & Webster St station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $10.05.

285min$10.05
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 313
313
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    24 min
  • 10
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    84 min
  • 12
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Clockwise
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Cortland to Rockdale

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 82.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Rockdale 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 Rockdale, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Rockdale:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Rockdale?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 313, Bus line 834, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Rockdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Rockdale in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Rockdale in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Rockdale?

    The ride from Cortland to Rockdale costs $10.05.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More