How to get from 51st to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 51st to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 51st to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from 51st station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 28 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

148min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from 51st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    51st
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 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 51st to Carpentersville

The distance between 51st, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 52.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st 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 51st

51st is located at 51st, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 51st Street & King Drive (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 51st:

  • 47th (Green)
  • 47th (Red)
  • 43rd

Bus stations close to 51st:

  • 51st Street & King Drive (West)
  • 51st Street & Indiana (West)
  • King Drive & 51st Street (South)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 51st to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 51st 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 28 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 51st to Carpentersville?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem-Green station near 51st in Chicago to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Clinton (Green/Pink) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from 51st to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between 51st in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 51st to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harlem-Green station near 51st in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 51st and Carpentersville?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clinton (Green/Pink) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 51st to Carpentersville?

    The ride from 51st to Carpentersville costs $11.25.