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How to get from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Stony Island & 87th Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (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 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

187min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Stony Island & 87th Street (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 87th Street (North)
    ID 7108
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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
    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 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville
The distance between 87th St. (Woodruff), Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 57.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th St. (Woodruff) 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 87th St. (Woodruff)

87th St. (Woodruff) is located at 87th St. (Woodruff), Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 87th St. (Woodruff):

  • 87th

Train stations close to 87th St. (Woodruff):

  • 95th St.
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)
  • 75thst.(Grandcrossing)

Bus stations close to 87th St. (Woodruff):

  • 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (East)
  • 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (West)
  • 87th Street & Dobson (East)
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
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th St. (Woodruff) and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville?

    The 28 bus line goes from Stony Island & 87th Street (North) station near 87th St. (Woodruff) in Chicago to Adams & Canal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Adams & Canal (West) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 87th St. (Woodruff) in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th St. (Woodruff) to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Stony Island & 87th Street (North) stop near 87th St. (Woodruff) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th St. (Woodruff) and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Adams & Canal (West) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville?

    The ride from 87th St. (Woodruff) to Carpentersville costs $11.00.

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