How to get from Beach Park to Rockdale by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Beach Park to Rockdale by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Beach Park to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 561 bus from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the PINK LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train 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 55 min. The ride fare is $21.30.

295min$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcaree Rd & York House Rd
    ID 24082
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 14
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Clockwise
  • 15
    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 Beach Park to Rockdale
The distance between Beach Park, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 87.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beach Park 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 Beach Park

Beach Park is located at Beach Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mcaree Rd & Blossom St.

Bus stations close to Beach Park:

  • Mcaree Rd & Blossom St
  • Mcaree/Yorkhouse
  • Yorkhouse/Mcaree
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
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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Beach Park to Rockdale?

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 561, Bus line UP-N, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Beach Park and Rockdale 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 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Beach Park to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The 561 bus line goes from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station near Beach Park to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line till South station near Rockdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Beach Park and Rockdale in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 4 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 561 bus from the Mcaree Rd & York House Rd stop near Beach Park in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Beach Park to Rockdale costs $21.30.

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