How to get from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

From 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows by bus and train

To get from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from 5th & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 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 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from 5th & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    5th & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #631| 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 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via R1, GREYHOUND US0100 and UP-NW

To get from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R1 bus from 5th & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 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 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Bus - R1R1
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from 5th & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    5th & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #631| 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 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows

The distance between 5th & Taft, Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows is approximately 62.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th & Taft 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 5th & Taft

5th & Taft is located at 5th & Taft, Rolling Meadows and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Taft.

Train stations close to 5th & Taft:

  • Gary Metro Station
  • Gary/Chicago Airport

Bus stations close to 5th & Taft:

  • 7th & Taft
  • 5th Ave & Taft St
  • 4th & Taft

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows by bus and train via R1, GREYHOUND US0100 and UP-NW

To get from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R1 bus from 5th & Taft station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 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 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Bus - R1R1
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Rolling Meadows
Leaves from 5th & Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    5th & Taft
  • 2
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #631| 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 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows?

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line R1, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between 5th & Taft and Rolling Meadows?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near 5th & Taft in Chicago to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Metro Center station near Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th & Taft to Rolling Meadows by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 5th & Taft in Chicago and Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 5th & Taft to get to Rolling Meadows?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near 5th & Taft in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 5th & Taft and Rolling Meadows?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Rolling Meadows in Rolling Meadows.