How to get from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Cermak (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (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 57 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

177min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Michigan & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Cermak (North)
    ID 15312
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 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 Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville

The distance between Cermak-Chinatown, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 48.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak-Chinatown 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 Cermak-Chinatown

Cermak-Chinatown is located at Cermak-Chinatown, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Cermak-Chinatown:

  • Cermak-Mccormick Place

Train stations close to Cermak-Chinatown:

  • Halsted Street
  • Mccormick Place
  • 18th St.

Bus stations close to Cermak-Chinatown:

  • Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West)
  • Wentworth & Cermak (North)
  • Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West)

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) & Robin Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak-Chinatown and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville?

    The 1 bus line goes from Michigan & Cermak (North) station near Cermak-Chinatown in Chicago to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cermak-Chinatown in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cermak-Chinatown to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Michigan & Cermak (North) stop near Cermak-Chinatown in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cermak-Chinatown and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Cermak-Chinatown to Carpentersville costs $11.00.

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