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

From Howard to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from Howard to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 290 bus from Howard Cta Station 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 39 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

99min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Howard Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 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

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

To get from Howard 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 Howard 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 50 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

110min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 73
73
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Howard
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    23 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 Howard to Rolling Meadows
The distance between Howard, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 20.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard 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 Howard

Howard is located at Howard, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard:

  • South Boulevard
  • Morse
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to Howard:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Howard Cta Station
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
Related Routes

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

To get from Howard 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 Howard 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 50 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

110min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 73
73
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Howard
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    23 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 Howard to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 73, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard 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 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Howard to Rolling Meadows?

    The 290 bus line goes from Howard Cta Station station near Howard in Chicago to Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The total travel time between Howard in Chicago and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 290 bus from the Howard Cta Station stop near Howard in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The ride from Howard to Rolling Meadows costs $5.75.

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