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How to get from South Shore to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

From South Shore to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from South Shore to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from South Shore station to Bryn Mawr 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 7 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

127min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from South Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Shore
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #314| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bryn Mawr
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    20 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
    34 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

Alternative route from South Shore to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via ME, 20 and UP-NW

To get from South Shore to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from South Shore station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 38 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

158min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from South Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Shore
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 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 South Shore to Rolling Meadows

The distance between South Shore, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 36.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shore 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 South Shore

South Shore is located at South Shore, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is 71st Street & Yates (East).

Train stations close to South Shore:

  • Stony Island
  • Bryn Mawr
  • 83rd St.

Bus stations close to South Shore:

  • 71st Street & Yates (East)
  • 71st Street & Yates (West)
  • Yates & Exchange (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
  • Palatine
  • Arlington Park

Alternative route from South Shore to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via ME, 20 and UP-NW

To get from South Shore to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from South Shore station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 38 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

158min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from South Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Shore
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 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 South Shore to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct train between South Shore and Rolling Meadows?

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

  • Which train line goes from South Shore to Rolling Meadows?

    The ME train line goes from #314| Millennium Station station near South Shore in Chicago to Bryn Mawr station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bryn Mawr station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The total travel time between South Shore in Chicago and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by train and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Shore to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the ME train from the #314| Millennium Station station near South Shore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Shore and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the train at the Bryn Mawr station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Shore to Rolling Meadows?

    The ride from South Shore to Rolling Meadows costs $11.50.

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