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How to get from Big Timber to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Big Timber to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Big Timber to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the MD-W train from Big Timber 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 50 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

50min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Big Timber

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Big Timber
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    6 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

From Big Timber to Carpentersville by bus

To get from Big Timber to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the 550 bus from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 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 3 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

63min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Big Timber to Carpentersville

The distance between Big Timber, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 11.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Timber 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 Big Timber

Big Timber is located at Big Timber, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra).

Bus stations close to Big Timber:

  • Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
  • Big Timber Metra (Big Timber Rd & Lyle Ave)
  • Big Timber Rd & Todd Farm Dr (W)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr

From Big Timber to Carpentersville by bus

To get from Big Timber to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the 550 bus from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 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 3 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

63min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Big Timber to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Big Timber to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Big Timber and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Big Timber to Carpentersville?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Big Timber in Chicago 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 Big Timber to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Big Timber in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Big Timber in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Big Timber to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Big Timber to Carpentersville costs $5.75.

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