How to get from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from South Boulevard station to Howard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 290 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Park Ridge station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

104min$6.55
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 290
290
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from South Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    South Boulevard
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
    ID 22262
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Ridge
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 290 bus from Clark & Howard station to Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Park Ridge station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

109min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Clark & Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Howard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
    ID 22262
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Ridge
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    22 min
  • 7
    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 South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows

The distance between South Boulevard, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 21.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L', 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 South Boulevard

South Boulevard is located at South Boulevard, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Ave & South Blvd.

Chicago 'L' stations close to South Boulevard:

  • Howard
  • Main
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to South Boulevard:

  • Main St.

Bus stations close to South Boulevard:

  • Chicago Ave & South Blvd
  • Chicago Avenue & South Blvd (Purple Line)
  • Chicago Ave & Juneway Ter/ Mulford St

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 Arlington Heights.

Train stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Arlington Heights
  • Arlington Park
  • Palatine

Related Routes

From South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 290 bus from Clark & Howard station to Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Park Ridge station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

109min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Clark & Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Howard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
    ID 22262
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Ridge
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    22 min
  • 7
    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 South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 290, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between South Boulevard and Rolling Meadows?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near South Boulevard in Evanston to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Howard station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Boulevard in Evanston and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near South Boulevard to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near South Boulevard in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between South Boulevard and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows?

    The ride from South Boulevard to Rolling Meadows costs $6.55.