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How to get from Francisco to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

From Francisco to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from Francisco to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Sacramento (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

96min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Lawrence & Sacramento (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Sacramento (West)
    ID 15948
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    60 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Francisco to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Francisco station to Armitage (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

107min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 73
73
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Francisco
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West)
    ID 18064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Grand & Latrobe Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clybourn Metra Station (West)
    ID 4096
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clybourn
    150 yd • 2 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
    42 min
  • 10
    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 Francisco to Rolling Meadows

The distance between Francisco, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 20.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Francisco 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 Francisco

Francisco is located at Francisco, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence & Sacramento (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Francisco:

  • Kimball
  • Kedzie (Brown)
  • Damen (Brown)

Bus stations close to Francisco:

  • Lawrence & Sacramento (East)
  • Lawrence & Sacramento (West)
  • Montrose & Francisco (West)

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 Park.

Train stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Arlington Park
  • Arlington Heights
  • Palatine

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

To get from Francisco to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Francisco station to Armitage (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

107min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 73
73
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Francisco
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West)
    ID 18064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Grand & Latrobe Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clybourn Metra Station (West)
    ID 4096
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clybourn
    150 yd • 2 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
    42 min
  • 10
    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 Francisco to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line 73, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Francisco and Rolling Meadows?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Francisco to Rolling Meadows?

    The 81 bus line goes from Lawrence & Sacramento (West) station near Francisco in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The total travel time between Francisco in Chicago and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Francisco to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lawrence & Sacramento (West) stop near Francisco in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Francisco and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How much is the bus fare from Francisco to Rolling Meadows?

    The ride from Francisco to Rolling Meadows costs $6.00.

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