How to get from Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Monroe-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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

119min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Monroe-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
  • 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
    39 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 Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Monroe-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 44 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

104min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Monroe-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
  • 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
    39 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 Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville

The distance between Monroe-Blue, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 48.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monroe-Blue 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 Monroe-Blue

Monroe-Blue is located at Monroe-Blue, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Monroe-Blue:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Washington-Blue
  • Jackson-Blue

Bus stations close to Monroe-Blue:

  • Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only)
  • Dearborn & Adams (North)
  • Dearborn & Monroe (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
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Related Routes

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

To get from Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Monroe-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 44 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

104min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Monroe-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
  • 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
    39 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 Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Monroe-Blue 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 59 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Monroe-Blue 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 Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Monroe-Blue in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Monroe-Blue to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Monroe-Blue in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Monroe-Blue 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 Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Monroe-Blue to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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