How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

118min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • 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
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave
    ID 16011
    700 yd • 9 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
    17 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville
The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Kedzie-Homan
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Polk

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Harrison & Western (East)
  • Harrison & Western (West)
Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 551 Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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