How to get from 87th to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' and train?

From 87th to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from 87th to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 87th station to Lake (Red) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

127min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    87th
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    28 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
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 87th to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from 87th to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from 87th Red Line Station (East) station to 87th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

156min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 87
87
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from 87th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 9408
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    91st Street & Houston (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Jeffery (East)
    ID 14557
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 87th Street (North)
    ID 15495
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    50 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 87th to Rolling Meadows

The distance between 87th, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 36.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' 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 87th

87th is located at 87th, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Lafayette & 88th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 87th:

  • 95th/Dan Ryan
  • 79th

Train stations close to 87th:

  • Gresham
  • 87th St. (Woodruff)
  • 91st St.

Bus stations close to 87th:

  • Lafayette & 88th Street (South)
  • Lafayette & 87th Street (South)
  • State & 88th Street (North)

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 87th to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from 87th to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from 87th Red Line Station (East) station to 87th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

156min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 87
87
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from 87th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 9408
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    91st Street & Houston (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Jeffery (East)
    ID 14557
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 87th Street (North)
    ID 15495
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    50 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 87th to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 87th to Rolling Meadows?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th and Rolling Meadows?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th to Rolling Meadows?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near 87th in Chicago to Lake (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Lake (Red) station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th to Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 87th in Chicago and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near 87th in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Lake (Red) station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and train fare from 87th to Rolling Meadows?

    The ride from 87th to Rolling Meadows costs $6.25.