How to get from Rockwell to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Rockwell to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Rockwell to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station to Western & Hubbard (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 20 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

140min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 8184
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (South)
    ID 15344
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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

From Rockwell to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Rockwell 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 Rockwell 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 27 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

147min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Rockwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Rockwell
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    33 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 Rockwell to Carpentersville

The distance between Rockwell, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockwell 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 Rockwell

Rockwell is located at Rockwell, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence & Rockwell (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Rockwell:

  • Western-Brown
  • Damen (Brown)
  • Francisco

Bus stations close to Rockwell:

  • Lawrence & Rockwell (East)
  • Lawrence & Rockwell (West)
  • Lawrence & Campbell (East)

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
  • L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave
  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr

Related Routes

From Rockwell to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Rockwell 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 Rockwell 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 27 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

147min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Rockwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Rockwell
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    33 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 Rockwell to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rockwell to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockwell and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockwell to Carpentersville?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station near Rockwell in Chicago to 79th & Western Terminal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockwell to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rockwell in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockwell to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) stop near Rockwell in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rockwell and Carpentersville?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Rockwell to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Rockwell to Carpentersville costs $6.55.

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