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How to get from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

154min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 554, 208 and UP-NW

To get from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Spring St station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

160min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Chicago St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Spring St
    ID 15911
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows

The distance between Elgin IL USA, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 41.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rolling Meadows – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave

Public transit stations close to Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows is located at Bluebird Lane, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Palatine.

Train stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Palatine
  • Arlington Park
  • Arlington Heights

Alternative route by bus and train via 554, 208 and UP-NW

To get from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Spring St station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

160min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Chicago St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Spring St
    ID 15911
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin IL USA and Rolling Meadows?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elgin IL USA in Elgin and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin IL USA to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin IL USA and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows?

    The ride from Elgin IL USA to Rolling Meadows costs $5.75.

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