How to get from Cary to Bartlett by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cary to Bartlett in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Cary station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Bartlett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

150min$9.50
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Cary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cary
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2232| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Bartlett
    Ride to train station
    Bartlett
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 550 and 554

To get from Cary to Bartlett in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Cary station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

176min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Bartlett
Leaves from Cary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cary
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bartlett
    Walk to
    Bartlett
    2.21 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cary to Bartlett

The distance between Cary, Chicago and Bartlett, Chicago is approximately 31.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cary to Bartlett 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 Cary

Cary is located at Cary, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fox River Grove.

Train stations close to Cary:

  • Fox River Grove

Public transit stations close to Bartlett, Chicago

Bartlett is located at Bartlett, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Hanover Park.

Train stations close to Bartlett:

  • Hanover Park
  • Bartlett

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 550 and 554

To get from Cary to Bartlett in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Cary station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

176min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Bartlett
Leaves from Cary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cary
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bartlett
    Walk to
    Bartlett
    2.21 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cary to Bartlett?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cary to Bartlett?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct train between Cary and Bartlett in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cary to Bartlett in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #613| Crystal Lake station near Cary to Crystal Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Crystal Lake station near Bartlett in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cary and Bartlett in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cary to get to Bartlett in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #613| Crystal Lake station near Cary in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cary and Bartlett in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Crystal Lake station, which is closest to Bartlett in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Cary to Bartlett?

    The ride from Cary to Bartlett costs $9.50.

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