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How to get from Elgin to Carpentersville by bus?

From Elgin to Carpentersville by bus

Take one direct bus from Elgin to Carpentersville in Carpentersville: 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

29min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Elgin Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin to Carpentersville by bus via 552 and 803

To get from Elgin to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the 552 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station. Next, take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

51min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Carpentersville

The distance between Elgin, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 8.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Carpentersville by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Chicago St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • N State St & W Highland Ave

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 551 Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct

Alternative route from Elgin to Carpentersville by bus via 552 and 803

To get from Elgin to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the 552 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station. Next, take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

51min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 543.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 552, Bus line 803.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Carpentersville?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Elgin in Elgin to Carpentersville in Carpentersville in 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin to Carpentersville?

    The 543 bus line goes from Elgin Terminal station near Elgin in Elgin to Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin to Carpentersville by bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin in Elgin and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus is about 29 min.

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

    Get on the 543 bus from the Elgin Terminal stop near Elgin in Elgin.

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

    Get off the bus at the Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • When is the first bus from Elgin to Carpentersville?

    The first bus from Elgin in Elgin to Carpentersville in Carpentersville is Dundee-Carpentersville. It leaves the Elgin Terminal stop at 3:45 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elgin to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Elgin to Carpentersville costs $2.00.

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