How to get from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 603 bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 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 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
LINCOLN SERVICE
505
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hoffman Estates
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 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
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    undefined - LINCOLN SERVICE505
    Wait for
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis Gateway Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    0.5 mi • 11 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

By , Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 603 bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', 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 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
LINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hoffman Estates
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 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
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    undefined - LINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis Gateway Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cass St & Scott St
    ID 13958
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 11
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson St & Larkin Ave
    ID 13991
    8 min
  • 15
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    1.16 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale

The distance between Hoffman Estates, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 73.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates is located at Hoffman Estates, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride.

Bus stations close to Hoffman Estates:

  • Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride

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

By , Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 603 bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', 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 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
LINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hoffman Estates
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 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
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    undefined - LINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis Gateway Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cass St & Scott St
    ID 13958
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 11
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet St & Webster St
    ID 37505
    1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson St & Larkin Ave
    ID 13991
    8 min
  • 15
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    1.16 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 834, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hoffman Estates and Rockdale in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The 603 bus line goes from East station near Hoffman Estates to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Rockdale in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoffman Estates to Rockdale in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Hoffman Estates and Rockdale in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hoffman Estates to get to Rockdale in Chicago?

    Get on the 603 bus from the East stop near Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

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

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

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