How to get from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oak Park (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 Oak Park (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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

173min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Oak Park (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Oak Park (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
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 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
    37 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

From Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line station to Narragansett & North Ave (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 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

142min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
    ID 7057
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 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
    52 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 Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville

The distance between Oak Park (Blue), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 57.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park (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 Oak Park (Blue)

Oak Park (Blue) is located at Oak Park (Blue), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Oak Park Ave & Harvard St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park (Blue):

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

Train stations close to Oak Park (Blue):

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park (Blue):

  • Oak Park Ave & Harvard St
  • Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
  • Oak Park Ave & Roosevelt Rd

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr

Related Routes

From Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line station to Narragansett & North Ave (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 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

142min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
    ID 7057
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 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
    52 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 Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 311, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Oak Park (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 53 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Oak Park (Blue) in Oak Park to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rosemont station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Oak Park (Blue) in Oak Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Oak Park (Blue) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Oak Park (Blue) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oak Park (Blue) and Carpentersville?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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