How to get from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen (Brown) station to Quincy 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 24 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

144min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Damen (Brown)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Brown)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 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

From Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Ravenswood station to Chicago Otc 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 31 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

151min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Ravenswood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville
The distance between Damen (Brown), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 53.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', 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 Damen (Brown)

Damen (Brown) is located at Damen (Brown), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Damen & Eastwood (Brown Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Damen (Brown):

  • Rockwell
  • Western-Brown
  • Irving Park-Brown

Train stations close to Damen (Brown):

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Damen (Brown):

  • Damen & Eastwood (Brown Line) (North)
  • Damen & Eastwood (Brown Line) (South)
  • Damen & Wilson (South)
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
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
Related Routes

From Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Ravenswood station to Chicago Otc 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 31 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

151min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Ravenswood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Damen (Brown) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Damen (Brown) in Chicago to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Quincy station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Damen (Brown) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball station near Damen (Brown) in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville costs $9.55.

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