How to get from Linden to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

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

To get from Linden to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Linden 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 48 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

168min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Linden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    55 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 Linden to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Linden to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Wilmette station to Chicago Otc 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 $12.50.

177min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Wilmette

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Linden to Carpentersville

The distance between Linden, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 60.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Linden 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 Linden

Linden is located at Linden, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & Linden Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Linden:

  • Central-Purple
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Linden:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette

Bus stations close to Linden:

  • 4th St & Linden Ave
  • Linden Ave & 3rd St
  • 4th St & Greenleaf Ave

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

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

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

From Linden to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Linden to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Wilmette station to Chicago Otc 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 $12.50.

177min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Wilmette

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Linden to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Linden 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 48 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden to Carpentersville?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Linden in Wilmette 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 Linden to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Linden in Wilmette and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Linden to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Linden in Wilmette.

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

    The ride from Linden to Carpentersville costs $11.25.

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