How to get from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

From Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills station to Buffalo Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

143min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 234
234
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Vernon Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vernon Hills
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buffalo Grove Metra
    ID 1584
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    70 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
    9 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 Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via NCS, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills station to O'Hare Transfer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

143min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Vernon Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vernon Hills
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    O'Hare Transfer
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 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
    16 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 Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows
The distance between Vernon Hills, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 23.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills is located at Vernon Hills, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is Prairie View.

Train stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Prairie View
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 Park.

Train stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Arlington Park
  • Palatine
  • Arlington Heights
Related Routes

Alternative route from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via NCS, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills station to O'Hare Transfer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Arlington Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

143min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from Vernon Hills
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vernon Hills
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    O'Hare Transfer
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 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
    16 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 Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 234, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct train between Vernon Hills 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 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows?

    The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills to Buffalo Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Buffalo Grove station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

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

    The total travel time between Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by train and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Vernon Hills to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Vernon Hills and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the train at the Buffalo Grove station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows?

    The ride from Vernon Hills to Rolling Meadows costs $9.50.

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