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How to get from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 58 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

178min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Jeffery & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    1.22 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 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 Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville

The distance between Cheltenham (79th St.), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 57.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham (79th St.) 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 Cheltenham (79th St.)

Cheltenham (79th St.) is located at Cheltenham (79th St.), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West).

Train stations close to Cheltenham (79th St.):

  • 87th St.
  • South Shore
  • Bryn Mawr

Bus stations close to Cheltenham (79th St.):

  • 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)
  • 79th Street & Exchange (East)
  • 79th Street & Coles (West)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham (79th St.) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville?

    The J14 bus line goes from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station near Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago to Washington & Jefferson (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington & Jefferson (East) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheltenham (79th St.) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Jeffery & 79th Street (North) stop near Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham (79th St.) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Cheltenham (79th St.) to Carpentersville costs $11.00.

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