How to get from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kedzie (Brown) 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 Kedzie (Brown) 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 30 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

150min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Kedzie (Brown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie (Brown)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    36 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

By bus and train

To get from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Wilson (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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

156min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Western & Wilson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Wilson (South)
    ID 8185
    1.07 mi • 23 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
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville

The distance between Kedzie (Brown), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 54.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kedzie (Brown) 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 (Brown)

Kedzie (Brown) is located at Kedzie (Brown), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Kimball.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Kedzie (Brown):

  • Kimball
  • Francisco
  • Rockwell

Bus stations close to Kedzie (Brown):

  • Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (North)
  • Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (East)
  • Lawrence & Christiana (East)

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
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Wilson (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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

156min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Western & Wilson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Wilson (South)
    ID 8185
    1.07 mi • 23 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
    32 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Kedzie (Brown) 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 30 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Kedzie (Brown) 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 (Brown) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kedzie (Brown) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Kedzie (Brown) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball station near Kedzie (Brown) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Kedzie (Brown) 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 (Brown) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Kedzie (Brown) to Carpentersville costs $11.25.

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