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How to get from Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Fairview Ave. 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 180 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

180min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Fairview Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairview Ave.
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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 Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville

The distance between Fairview Ave., Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 65.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairview 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 Fairview Ave.

Fairview Ave. is located at Fairview Ave., Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Westmont.

Train stations close to Fairview Ave.:

  • Westmont
  • Clarendon Hills
  • West Hinsdale

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
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Fairview Ave. and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Fairview Ave. in Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Fairview Ave. in Downers Grove and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Fairview Ave. in Downers Grove.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Fairview Ave. to Carpentersville costs $14.25.

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