How to get from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train?
From Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train
To get from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to River Grove 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.50.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationBuffalo Grove
- 2Wait for trainNCS#112| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationRiver Grove37 min
- 4Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin46 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Terminal120 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus543Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
- 8Ride to bus stationKennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd25 min
- 9Walk toCarpentersvilleNorth Kennedy Drive50 yd • 1 min
Public transit directions from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville
Public transit stations close to Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Buffalo Grove Metra.
Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:
- Wheeling
- Prairie View
Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:
- Buffalo Grove Metra
- Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy
- Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy
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) & Robin Rd.
Bus stations close to Carpentersville:
- Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
- Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
- Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Carpentersville
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- Pulaski (Green) to Carpentersville
- Quincy to Carpentersville
- Davis to Carpentersville
- Belmont-Blue to Carpentersville
- Jackson-Blue to Carpentersville
- Sheridan to Carpentersville
- Damen (Brown) to Carpentersville
- Morse to Carpentersville
- 35th/Archer to Carpentersville
- 51st to Carpentersville
- Dempster-Skokie to Carpentersville
- Pulaski (Pink) to Carpentersville
- Lasalle/Van Buren to Carpentersville
- Ashland-Lake to Carpentersville
- Oak Park (Blue) to Carpentersville
- Sox-35th to Carpentersville
- Damen-Cermak to Carpentersville
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville?
The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.
Is there a direct train between Buffalo Grove and Carpentersville?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.
Which train line goes from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville?
The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove to River Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till River Grove station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.
How long does it take to travel from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville by train and bus?
The total travel time between Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.
Where do I get on the train near Buffalo Grove to get to Carpentersville?
Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Buffalo Grove and Carpentersville?
Get off the train at the River Grove stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville?
The ride from Buffalo Grove to Carpentersville costs $9.50.