How to get from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Armitage (Brown/Purple) station to Quincy 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 8 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

128min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 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

Alternative route from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, MD-W and 543

To get from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Armitage (Brown/Purple) station to Quincy 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 13 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

133min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 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 Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville

The distance between Armitage (Brown/Purple), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 48.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', 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 Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Armitage (Brown/Purple) is located at Armitage (Brown/Purple), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Armitage Station (Brown Line) (East).

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

  • Sedgwick
  • Fullerton
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)

Train stations close to Armitage (Brown/Purple):

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Armitage (Brown/Purple):

  • Armitage Station (Brown Line) (East)
  • Halsted & Dickens (North)
  • Halsted & Dickens (South)

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
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, MD-W and 543

To get from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Armitage (Brown/Purple) station to Quincy 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 13 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

133min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Armitage (Brown/Purple) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Armitage (Brown/Purple) in Chicago to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Quincy station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Armitage (Brown/Purple) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball station near Armitage (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Armitage (Brown/Purple) to Carpentersville costs $9.55.

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