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

From Gresham to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Gresham to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Gresham station to Lasalle Street 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

164min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Gresham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gresham
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #610| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 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

Alternative route from Gresham to Carpentersville by bus and train via 24, MD-W and 543

To get from Gresham to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from 87th Street & Vincennes (East) station to Dearborn & Jackson (North) 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

176min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from 87th Street & Vincennes (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Vincennes (East)
    ID 9399
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 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 Gresham to Carpentersville
The distance between Gresham, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 55.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gresham 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 Gresham

Gresham is located at Gresham, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is 87th Street & Halsted (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Gresham:

  • 79th
  • 87th

Train stations close to Gresham:

  • 95th St. - Longwood
  • Brainerd
  • 91st St. - Beverly Hills

Bus stations close to Gresham:

  • 87th Street & Halsted (West)
  • 87th Street & Vincennes (West)
  • 87th Street & Vincennes (East)
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) & Lake Marian Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
Related Routes

Alternative route from Gresham to Carpentersville by bus and train via 24, MD-W and 543

To get from Gresham to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from 87th Street & Vincennes (East) station to Dearborn & Jackson (North) 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

176min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from 87th Street & Vincennes (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Vincennes (East)
    ID 9399
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Gresham and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gresham to Carpentersville?

    The RI train line goes from #610| Lasalle Street station near Gresham in Chicago to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Gresham in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #610| Lasalle Street station near Gresham in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Gresham to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Gresham to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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