How to get from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus 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 51 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

171min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #617| Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 yd • 1 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 by bus and train via UP-NW, MD-W and 543

To get from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Chicago Otc 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 53 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

173min$14.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 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 Arlington Heights to Carpentersville

The distance between Arlington Heights, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 47.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Mt. Prospect.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Arlington Park

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, MD-W and 543

To get from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Chicago Otc 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 53 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

173min$14.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Arlington Heights and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #617| Harvard station near Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Crystal Lake station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arlington Heights to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #617| Harvard station near Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arlington Heights and Carpentersville?

    Get off the train at the Crystal Lake stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the train fare from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Carpentersville costs $6.05.

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