How to get from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 86 bus from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) station to Narragansett & Cortland (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 10 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

130min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    860 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    52 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 from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville by bus and train via 311, MD-W and 543

To get from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line station to Narragansett & North Ave (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 17 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

137min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7066
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    52 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 Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville

The distance between Oak Park (Green), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 38.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park (Green) 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 Oak Park (Green)

Oak Park (Green) is located at Oak Park (Green), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park (Green):

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Ridgeland
  • Austin (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park (Green):

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park (Green):

  • Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
  • Lake St & Oak Park Ave
  • Oak Park Ave & Lake St

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 & Maple Ave.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • L W Besinger Dr & Maple Ave
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville by bus and train via 311, MD-W and 543

To get from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line station to Narragansett & North Ave (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 17 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

137min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7066
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    52 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 Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 311, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oak Park (Green) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville?

    The 86 bus line goes from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) station near Oak Park (Green) in Oak Park to Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oak Park (Green) in Oak Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oak Park (Green) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 86 bus from the South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) stop near Oak Park (Green) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oak Park (Green) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Oak Park (Green) to Carpentersville costs $6.55.

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