How to get from Ford Heights to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Ford Heights to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the J14 bus, then 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 300 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

300min$12.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 83rd Street (Nw)
    ID 7386
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 5295
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 10
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    North
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
    ID 16028
    17 min
  • 15
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Carpentersville

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Carpentersville, Chicago is approximately 76.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights

Ford Heights is located at Ford Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr.

Bus stations close to Ford Heights:

  • Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
  • Torrence Ave & Lincoln Hwy / Rte 30
  • Torrence Ave & Barry Ln

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Chicago

Carpentersville is located at Carpentersville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rt. 25/Northlake.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Rt. 25/Northlake
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ford Heights to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to Carpentersville in Chicago?

    The 358 bus line goes from North station near Ford Heights to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hegewisch South Shore Station station near Carpentersville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Carpentersville in Chicago by bus and train is about 300 min.

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

    Get on the 358 bus from the North stop near Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hegewisch South Shore Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Ford Heights to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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