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

From Elgin to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from Elgin to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

149min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arlington Park
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rolling Meadows
    Walk to
    Rolling Meadows
    Bluebird Lane
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via 603, 221 and UP-NW

To get from Elgin to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 221 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

159min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Bus - 221
221
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 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
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Elgin to Rolling Meadows

The distance between Elgin, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 41.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin 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 Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave & Grove Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Chicago St & Spring 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 Palatine.

Train stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Palatine
  • Arlington Park
  • Arlington Heights

Alternative route from Elgin to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via 603, 221 and UP-NW

To get from Elgin to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 221 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

159min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Bus - 221
221
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 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
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Elgin to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line 221, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin to Rolling Meadows?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Elgin in Elgin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The total travel time between Elgin in Elgin and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Elgin in Elgin.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The ride from Elgin to Rolling Meadows costs $5.75.