How to get from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Kedzie-Cermak 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 29 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

149min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Kedzie-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie-Cermak
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    27 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

From Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Ogden & Kedzie (Ne) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) 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 29 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

149min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Ogden & Kedzie (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Kedzie (Ne)
    ID 6673
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 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
    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 Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville

The distance between Kedzie-Cermak, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 52.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kedzie-Cermak 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 Kedzie-Cermak

Kedzie-Cermak is located at Kedzie-Cermak, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Kedzie Pink Line Station (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Kedzie-Cermak:

  • Pulaski (Pink)
  • California (Pink)
  • Central Park

Train stations close to Kedzie-Cermak:

  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to Kedzie-Cermak:

  • Kedzie Pink Line Station (North)
  • Kedzie Pink Line Station (South)
  • Kedzie & 19th Street (South)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave

Related Routes

From Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Ogden & Kedzie (Ne) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) 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 29 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

149min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Ogden & Kedzie (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Kedzie (Ne)
    ID 6673
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 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
    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 Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Kedzie-Cermak 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 29 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Kedzie-Cermak 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 Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kedzie-Cermak in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Kedzie-Cermak to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Kedzie-Cermak in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Kedzie-Cermak to Carpentersville costs $11.25.

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