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

From Hinsdale to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Hinsdale to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Hinsdale 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 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

170min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Hinsdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hinsdale
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 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 Hinsdale to Carpentersville

The distance between Hinsdale, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 61.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale

Hinsdale is located at Hinsdale, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is West Hinsdale.

Train stations close to Hinsdale:

  • West Hinsdale
  • Westmont
  • Western Springs

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr
  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Hinsdale and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hinsdale to Carpentersville?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Hinsdale in Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hinsdale in Hinsdale and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Hinsdale in Hinsdale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Hinsdale to Carpentersville costs $14.25.

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