How to get from Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson-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 3 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

123min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Jackson-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    150 yd • 2 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
    40 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 Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson-Blue 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

108min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Jackson-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    150 yd • 2 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
    40 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 Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville

The distance between Jackson (Red), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 49.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jackson (Red) 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 Jackson (Red)

Jackson (Red) is located at Jackson (Red), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & State (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Jackson (Red):

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Monroe-Red
  • Monroe-Blue

Bus stations close to Jackson (Red):

  • Jackson & State (East)
  • State & Van Buren (South)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave

Related Routes

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

To get from Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson-Blue 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

108min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Jackson-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    150 yd • 2 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
    40 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 Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Jackson (Red) 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 3 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Jackson-Blue station near Jackson (Red) 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 Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Jackson (Red) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Jackson (Red) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Jackson-Blue station near Jackson (Red) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Jackson (Red) 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 Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Jackson (Red) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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