How to get from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Jackson-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 Jackson-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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

146min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Jackson-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-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
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    100 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
    38 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 bus and train

To get from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Clinton & Jackson (South) 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 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville

The distance between Jackson-Blue, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 48.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jackson-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 Jackson-Blue

Jackson-Blue is located at Jackson-Blue, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd (Drop Off Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Jackson-Blue:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Monroe-Blue
  • Jackson (Red)

Bus stations close to Jackson-Blue:

  • Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd (Drop Off Only)
  • Jackson & Dearborn (East)
  • Dearborn & Jackson (North)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Clinton & Jackson (South) 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 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Adams & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Jackson-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 26 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Jackson-Blue in Chicago to Rosemont 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 Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Jackson-Blue in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Jackson-Blue to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Jackson-Blue in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Jackson-Blue and Carpentersville?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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