How to get from Rockdale to Rockdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rockdale to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elburn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 505
505
Leaves from Elburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rockdale
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #18| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 9
    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 and train via UP-W, LINCOLN SERVICE and 501

To get from Rockdale to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elburn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the 501 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Jefferson St & Larkin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Elburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rockdale
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #18| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson St & Larkin Ave
    ID 13991
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    1.16 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockdale to Rockdale

The distance between Rockdale, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 85.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockdale to Rockdale by 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 Rockdale

Rockdale is located at Rockdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Larkin/Meadow/Frontage.

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

  • Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
  • Moen/Larkin
  • Larkin/Moen

Public transit stations close to Rockdale, Chicago

Rockdale is located at Rockdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Midland/Otis.

Train stations close to Rockdale:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

  • Midland/Otis
  • Moen/Jewett
  • Midland/Meadow

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, LINCOLN SERVICE and 501

To get from Rockdale to Rockdale in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elburn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the 501 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Jefferson St & Larkin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 501
501
Walk to Rockdale
Leaves from Elburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rockdale
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #18| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson St & Larkin Ave
    ID 13991
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockdale
    Walk to
    Rockdale
    1.16 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct train between Rockdale and Rockdale in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rockdale to Rockdale in Chicago?

    The UP-W train line goes from #18| Chicago Otc station near Rockdale to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station near Rockdale in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockdale to Rockdale in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rockdale and Rockdale in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rockdale to get to Rockdale in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-W train from the #18| Chicago Otc station near Rockdale in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rockdale and Rockdale in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Larkin/Meadow/Frontage stop, which is closest to Rockdale in Chicago.

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