How to get from Carpentersville to Barrington by bus and train?

From Carpentersville to Barrington by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Barrington in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Barrington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

122min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Bus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #646| Chicago Otc
  • 9
    Ride to train station Barrington
    Ride to train station
    Barrington
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Barrington

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Barrington, Chicago is approximately 37.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Barrington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at Carpentersville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golfview Ln & Tee Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr

Public transit stations close to Barrington, Chicago

Barrington is located at Barrington, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Barrington.

Train stations close to Barrington:

  • Barrington

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Barrington?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carpentersville and Barrington in Chicago?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Carpentersville to Barrington in Chicago?

    The 543 bus line goes from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station near Carpentersville to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station near Barrington in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Barrington in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Barrington in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carpentersville to get to Barrington in Chicago?

    Get on the 543 bus from the Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) stop near Carpentersville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carpentersville and Barrington in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station, which is closest to Barrington in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Carpentersville to Barrington?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Barrington costs $6.05.