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

By bus and train

To get from Calumet to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Homewood 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 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2219| 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 Calumet to Carpentersville

The distance between Calumet, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 69.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Calumet 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 Calumet

Calumet is located at Calumet, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Calumet Metra Station.

Train stations close to Calumet:

  • Homewood
  • Flossmoor
  • Hazel Crest

Bus stations close to Calumet:

  • Calumet Metra Station
  • Dixie Hwy & 175th St
  • Wood St & 172nd Rd

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
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Calumet and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Calumet to Carpentersville?

    The SALUKI train line goes from Homewood station near Calumet in East Hazel Crest to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Calumet in East Hazel Crest and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the SALUKI train from the Homewood station near Calumet in East Hazel Crest.

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

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

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