How to get from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave station to Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

122min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Parkway Ave
    ID 16011
    700 yd • 9 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
    17 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 Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville

The distance between Western & Jackson (North), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Western & Jackson (North)

Western & Jackson (North) is located at Western & Jackson (North), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western & Jackson (North):

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Damen (Green)
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Western & Jackson (North):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western & Jackson (North):

  • Jackson & Western (East)
  • Jackson & Western (West)
  • Western & Jackson (South)

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
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct
  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western & Jackson (North) and Carpentersville?

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

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Western & Jackson (North) in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till O'Hare station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Western & Jackson (North) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Western & Jackson (North) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Western & Jackson (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Western & Jackson (North) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Western & Jackson (North) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.