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

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

To get from Arlington Heights to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train, then the 505 bus and finally take the 505 bus from Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $12.80.

215min$12.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Bus - 505
505
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 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
    Lasalle
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
    ID 14034
    24 min
  • 13
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14388
    9 min
  • 15
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington Heights to Rockdale by bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus, 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

249min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 313
313
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    South
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Mannheim
    ID 7446
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    34 min
  • 9
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    87 min
  • 11
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Clockwise
  • 12
    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 Arlington Heights to Rockdale

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 75.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Rockdale 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 Arlington Heights

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

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

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

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

From Arlington Heights to Rockdale by bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus, 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

249min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 313
313
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    South
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Mannheim
    ID 7446
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    34 min
  • 9
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    87 min
  • 11
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Clockwise
  • 12
    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 Arlington Heights to Rockdale?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 505, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 249 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line 330, Bus line 313, Bus line 834, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station near Arlington Heights to East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till East station near Rockdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Rockdale in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Rockdale costs $12.80.