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

From Zion to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Zion to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 571 bus from Gabriel Ave & 21st St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the MD-W train, then the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $20.80.

259min$20.80
Bus - 571
571
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Leaves from Gabriel Ave & 21st St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Zion
  • 2
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 13
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    North
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy
    ID 16031
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zion to Carpentersville
The distance between Zion, Chicago and Carpentersville, Chicago is approximately 90.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zion 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 Zion

Zion is located at Zion, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 21st St & Gideon Ave.

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Zion
  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • 21st St & Gideon Ave
  • 21st St & Ezekiel Ave
  • 21st St & Bethesda Blvd (W)
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 Zion to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line 571, Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 552, Bus line 803.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 19 min.

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

    The 571 bus line goes from South station near Zion to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Waukegan Metra Station station near Carpentersville in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Zion and Carpentersville in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 571 bus from the South stop near Zion in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Waukegan Metra Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Zion to Carpentersville costs $20.80.

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