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How to get from Blue Island to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Blue Island to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

152min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 Blue Island to Carpentersville

The distance between Blue Island, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 61.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island 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 Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Vermont St & Irving Ave.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Vermont St & Irving Ave
  • Vermont St & Rexford St
  • Western/Vermont

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)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blue Island to Carpentersville?

    The RI train line goes from Blue Island-Vermont station near Blue Island in Blue Island to #412| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #412| Lasalle Street station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Blue Island in Blue Island and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Blue Island-Vermont station near Blue Island in Blue Island.

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

    Get off the train at the #412| Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Blue Island to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Blue Island to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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