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How to get from Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Illinois Medical District 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 Illinois Medical District

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Illinois Medical District
    510 yd • 7 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
    49 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 Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville

The distance between Polk & Damen (West), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West)

Polk & Damen (West) is located at Polk & Damen (West), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Damen & Polk (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk & Damen (West):

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

Bus stations close to Polk & Damen (West):

  • Damen & Polk (North)
  • Polk & Damen (East)
  • Damen & Polk (South)

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
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Illinois Medical District station near Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Illinois Medical District station near Polk & Damen (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Polk & Damen (West) 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 Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Polk & Damen (West) to Carpentersville costs $2.80.

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