How to get from Central-Purple to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central-Purple to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central-Purple 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 Central-Purple 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

166min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

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

To get from Central-Purple to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Central St. 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 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

182min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Central St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| 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 Central-Purple to Carpentersville

The distance between Central-Purple, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 60.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central-Purple 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 Central-Purple

Central-Purple is located at Central-Purple, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Central Street & Girard (Purple Line).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Linden

Train stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)
  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
  • Central Street & Ridge

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
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd

Related Routes

From Central-Purple to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Central-Purple to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Central St. 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 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

182min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Central St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| 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 Central-Purple to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central-Purple to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central-Purple 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 46 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple to Carpentersville?

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

    The total travel time between Central-Purple in Evanston and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central-Purple to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Central-Purple in Evanston.

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

    The ride from Central-Purple to Carpentersville costs $11.25.