How to get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake 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 2 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

122min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Clark/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 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
    36 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 605 and 543

To get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

107min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Clark/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 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
    36 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 Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville

The distance between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 48.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) 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 Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)

Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) is located at Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Wells & Hubbard (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple):

  • Clark/Lake
  • Washington/Wells
  • State/Lake

Bus stations close to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple):

  • Wells & Hubbard (South)
  • Illinois & Wells (East)
  • Lasalle & Kinzie (North)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 605 and 543

To get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

107min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Clark/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 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
    36 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) 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 2 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till O'Hare station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) and Carpentersville?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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