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How to get from College Ave to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From College Ave to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from College Ave to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Geneva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

102min$6.05
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    College Ave
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    36 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 College Ave to Carpentersville

The distance between College Ave, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from College Ave 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 College Ave

College Ave is located at College Ave, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Crescent St & President St.

Train stations close to College Ave:

  • Wheaton
  • Glen Ellyn

Bus stations close to College Ave:

  • Crescent St & President St
  • President St & Michigan St
  • Crescent St & Chase St

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

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

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from College Ave to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between College Ave and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from College Ave to Carpentersville?

    The UP-W train line goes from #21| Elburn station near College Ave in Wheaton to Geneva station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Geneva station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between College Ave in Wheaton and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the UP-W train from the #21| Elburn station near College Ave in Wheaton.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from College Ave to Carpentersville?

    The ride from College Ave to Carpentersville costs $6.05.

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