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

From Brookfield to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Brookfield to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Brookfield/Prairie station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

145min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Brookfield/Prairie
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookfield/Prairie
    ID 8016
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 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
    46 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

Alternative route from Brookfield to Carpentersville by bus and train via BNSF, MD-W and 543

To get from Brookfield to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Brookfield station to Chicago Union Station 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 $12.50.

173min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Brookfield
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brookfield
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Brookfield to Carpentersville
The distance between Brookfield, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 44.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookfield 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 Brookfield

Brookfield is located at Brookfield, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Brookfield/Prairie.

Train stations close to Brookfield:

  • Congress Park
  • La Grange
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Brookfield:

  • Brookfield/Prairie
  • Brookfield/Forest
  • Brookfield Village Hall (Entrance)
Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct
Related Routes

Alternative route from Brookfield to Carpentersville by bus and train via BNSF, MD-W and 543

To get from Brookfield to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Brookfield station to Chicago Union Station 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 $12.50.

173min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Brookfield
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brookfield
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Brookfield to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

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

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookfield and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookfield to Carpentersville?

    The 331 bus line goes from Brookfield/Prairie station near Brookfield in Brookfield to Cumberland Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cumberland Cta Station station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Brookfield in Brookfield and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookfield to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 331 bus from the Brookfield/Prairie stop near Brookfield in Brookfield.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookfield and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Cumberland Cta Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The ride from Brookfield to Carpentersville costs $6.55.

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