How to get from Carol Stream to Rockdale by bus?

By bus

To get from Carol Stream to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station to Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

287min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Bus - 715
715
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    1.36 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32534
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32568
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    South
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    84 min
  • 9
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Clockwise
  • 10
    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 via 711, 715, 834 and 501

To get from Carol Stream to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station to Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus, then the 834 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Joliet St & Webster St station to Jefferson St & Larkin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

276min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Bus - 715
715
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    1.36 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32534
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32568
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    South
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    84 min
  • 9
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    West
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson St & Larkin Ave
    ID 13991
    8 min
  • 11
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    1.17 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Rockdale

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 55.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream to Rockdale by bus, 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

Alternative route by bus via 711, 715, 834 and 501

To get from Carol Stream to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station to Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus, then the 834 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Joliet St & Webster St station to Jefferson St & Larkin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

276min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Bus - 715
715
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    1.36 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32534
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Walter Rd
    ID 32568
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    South
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
    ID 5581
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    84 min
  • 9
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    West
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson St & Larkin Ave
    ID 13991
    8 min
  • 11
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    1.17 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Rockdale?

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line 715, Bus line 834, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Rockdale?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line 715, Bus line 834, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station near Carol Stream to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North station near Rockdale in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carol Stream to Rockdale in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Rockdale in Chicago by bus is about 4 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Carol Stream to Rockdale?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Rockdale costs $2.30.

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