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

From Polk to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from Polk to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 157 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station to Canal & Madison (North) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

109min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
    ID 6691
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 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
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Polk to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Polk to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

100min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 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
    50 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 Polk to Rolling Meadows

The distance between Polk, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 28.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk 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 Polk

Polk is located at Polk, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Polk Pink Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine
  • Ashland-Lake

Bus stations close to Polk:

  • Polk Pink Line Station (East)
  • Polk Pink Line Station (West)
  • Polk & Wood (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 Palatine.

Train stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Palatine
  • Arlington Heights
  • Arlington Park

From Polk to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Polk to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

100min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 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
    50 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 Polk to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polk 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 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Polk to Rolling Meadows?

    The 157 bus line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station near Polk in Chicago to Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The total travel time between Polk in Chicago and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 157 bus from the Polk Pink Line Station (East) stop near Polk in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The ride from Polk to Rolling Meadows costs $7.75.

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