How to get from Elk Grove Village to Rockdale by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elk Grove Village to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 223 bus from Busse/Oakton 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 14 min. The ride fare is $12.80.

194min$12.80
Bus - 223
223
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Bus - 505
505
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Busse/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elk Grove Village
  • 2
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    18 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
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Public transit directions from Elk Grove Village to Rockdale

The distance between Elk Grove Village, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 72.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village

Elk Grove Village is located at Elk Grove Village, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Higgins Rd & Oakton St.

Bus stations close to Elk Grove Village:

  • Higgins Rd & Oakton St
  • Busse Rd & Oakton St
  • Oakton St & First Ave

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 Elk Grove Village to Rockdale?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 223, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 505, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elk Grove Village 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 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elk Grove Village to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The 223 bus line goes from East station near Elk Grove Village to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Rockdale station near Rockdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elk Grove Village and Rockdale in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elk Grove Village to get to Rockdale in Chicago?

    Get on the 223 bus from the East stop near Elk Grove Village in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Elk Grove Village to Rockdale?

    The ride from Elk Grove Village to Rockdale costs $12.80.

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