How to get from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from 35th/Archer 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 51 min.

171min
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from 35th/Archer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    35th/Archer
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    15 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
    #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

By bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Jackson (North) 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 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 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 35th/Archer to Carpentersville

The distance between 35th/Archer, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 50.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 35th/Archer 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 35th/Archer

35th/Archer is located at 35th/Archer, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 35th/Archer Orange Line Station.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 35th/Archer:

  • Western (Orange)
  • California (Pink)
  • Ashland-Orange

Bus stations close to 35th/Archer:

  • 35th/Archer Orange Line Station
  • Leavitt & 35th Street (South)
  • 35th Street & Leavitt (East)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Jackson (North) 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 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 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 35th/Archer to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 35th/Archer 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 51 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway station near 35th/Archer in Chicago to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Carpentersville station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from 35th/Archer to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between 35th/Archer in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 35th/Archer to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Midway station near 35th/Archer in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 35th/Archer and Carpentersville?

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

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