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

From Cary to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Cary to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Cary station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus 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 3 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

123min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Cary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cary
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 yd • 1 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 Cary to Carpentersville

The distance between Cary, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 32.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cary 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 Cary

Cary is located at Cary, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Fox River Grove.

Train stations close to Cary:

  • Fox River Grove

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
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Cary and Carpentersville?

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

  • Which train line goes from Cary to Carpentersville?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #613| Crystal Lake station near Cary in Cary to Crystal Lake station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Crystal Lake station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Cary in Cary and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #613| Crystal Lake station near Cary in Cary.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Cary to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Cary to Carpentersville costs $6.05.

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