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How to get from Bartlett to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bartlett to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to Elgin station. Next, 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 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

101min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 7
    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 MD-W, 552 and 803

To get from Bartlett to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bartlett to Carpentersville

The distance between Bartlett, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 14.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bartlett 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 Bartlett

Bartlett is located at Bartlett, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Hanover Park.

Train stations close to Bartlett:

  • Hanover Park

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 & Hoover Dr
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 552 and 803

To get from Bartlett to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bartlett to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bartlett to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 552, Bus line 803.

  • Is there a direct train between Bartlett and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bartlett to Carpentersville?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2205| Big Timber station near Bartlett in Bartlett to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Bartlett in Bartlett and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2205| Big Timber station near Bartlett in Bartlett.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Bartlett to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Bartlett to Carpentersville costs $5.75.

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