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

By bus and train

To get from Antioch to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Antioch station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Antioch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Antioch
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
    ID 16028
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, MD-W and 552

To get from Antioch to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Antioch station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 552 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Main St & 8th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Antioch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Antioch
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & 8th St
    ID 16710
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    2.01 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Antioch to Carpentersville

The distance between Antioch, Chicago and Carpentersville, Chicago is approximately 72.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Antioch to Carpentersville 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, Chicago

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

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Bristol Ln
  • 144 Golfview Ln
  • Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, MD-W and 552

To get from Antioch to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Antioch station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 552 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Main St & 8th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Antioch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Antioch
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & 8th St
    ID 16710
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    2.01 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Antioch to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 552.

  • Is there a direct train between Antioch and Carpentersville in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Antioch to Carpentersville in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from #100| Chicago Union Station station near Antioch to River Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till River Grove station near Carpentersville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Antioch and Carpentersville in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Antioch to get to Carpentersville in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the #100| Chicago Union Station station near Antioch in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Antioch and Carpentersville in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the River Grove stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Chicago.

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