How to get from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Geneva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 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 6 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

363min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Oakpark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #11| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 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
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville

The distance between Harlem/Lake, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 50.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 363 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Ridgeland
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
  • Harlem Ave & Pleasant St
  • Harlem Ave & Franklin St

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 363 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Harlem/Lake and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville?

    The UP-W train line goes from Oakpark station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to #11| Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Carpentersville station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 6 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harlem/Lake to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Oakpark station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harlem/Lake and Carpentersville?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to Carpentersville costs $6.05.

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