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How to get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 56 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

176min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • 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
    73 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

From Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St station to Grand/Nordica (Sw) 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 4 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

124min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
    ID 8673
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    50 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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville
The distance between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 58.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Harrison St/Garfield St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Harlem/Lake

Train stations close to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Harlem Ave & Harrison St/Garfield St
  • Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
  • Harlem Ave & Jackson Blvd
Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

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

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

From Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St station to Grand/Nordica (Sw) 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 4 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

124min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
    ID 8673
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    50 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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 56 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Forest Park 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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Forest Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Forest Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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