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

By bus and train

To get from Antioch to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Antioch station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min.

246min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Antioch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Antioch
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    95 min
  • 4
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, RI and 505

To get from Antioch to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Antioch station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Antioch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Antioch
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #102| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #405| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Antioch to Rockdale

The distance between Antioch, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 93.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Antioch 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 Midland/Otis.

Train stations close to Rockdale:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

  • Midland/Otis
  • Midland/Meadow
  • Larkin/Moen

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, RI and 505

To get from Antioch to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Antioch station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Antioch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Antioch
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #102| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    98 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #405| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Antioch to Rockdale?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line RI, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct train between Antioch and Rockdale in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Antioch to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from #100| Chicago Union Station station near Antioch to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Rockdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Antioch and Rockdale in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Antioch to get to Rockdale in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the #100| Chicago Union Station station near Antioch in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Antioch and Rockdale in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Rockdale in Chicago.

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