How to get from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

170min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Blue)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Clinton-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

140min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Blue)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville

The distance between Austin (Blue), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 56.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Austin (Blue)

Austin (Blue) is located at Austin (Blue), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Austin (Green)
  • Central (Green)
  • Ridgeland

Bus stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line
  • Austin & Harvard/Arthington (North)
  • Austin & Harvard/Arthington (South)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 551 Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Clinton-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

140min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Blue)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Austin (Blue) and Carpentersville?

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

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rosemont station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Austin (Blue) in Oak Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Austin (Blue) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Austin (Blue) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Rosemont stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Austin (Blue) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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