How to get from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From North/Clybourn to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) station to Halsted & Jackson (South) 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 14 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

134min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)
    ID 15407
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (South)
    ID 5799
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    600 yd • 8 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 North/Clybourn to Carpentersville

The distance between North/Clybourn, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville by 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 North/Clybourn

North/Clybourn is located at North/Clybourn, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to North/Clybourn:

  • Sedgwick
  • Armitage (Brown/Purple)
  • Fullerton

Bus stations close to North/Clybourn:

  • North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East)
  • North Ave & Fremont (East)
  • Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between North/Clybourn and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville?

    The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) station near North/Clybourn in Chicago to Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between North/Clybourn in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North/Clybourn to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) stop near North/Clybourn in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North/Clybourn and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville?

    The ride from North/Clybourn to Carpentersville costs $9.55.

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