How to get from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Wentworth & Garfield (North) station to Dearborn & 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 32 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

152min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Wentworth & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wentworth & Garfield (North)
    ID 6463
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 8, MD-W and 543

To get from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & Garfield (North) station to Halsted & 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 50 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

170min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Halsted & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Garfield (North)
    ID 5890
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (North)
    ID 18009
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    600 yd • 8 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 Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville

The distance between Garfield (Red), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 51.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garfield (Red) 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 Garfield (Red)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Garfield (Red):

  • Garfield (Green)
  • 47th (Red)
  • 51st

Bus stations close to Garfield (Red):

  • Garfield Red Line Station (West)
  • Garfield Red Line Station (East)
  • Wentworth & Garfield (North)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 8, MD-W and 543

To get from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & Garfield (North) station to Halsted & 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 50 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

170min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Halsted & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Garfield (North)
    ID 5890
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (North)
    ID 18009
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    600 yd • 8 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 Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between Garfield (Red) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The 24 bus line goes from Wentworth & Garfield (North) station near Garfield (Red) in Chicago to Dearborn & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dearborn & Randolph (North) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Garfield (Red) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Garfield (Red) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Wentworth & Garfield (North) stop near Garfield (Red) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Garfield (Red) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Dearborn & Randolph (North) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Garfield (Red) to Carpentersville costs $11.00.

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