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

From Hollywood to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Hollywood to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Hollywood 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 51 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

171min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hollywood
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    31 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

Alternative route from Hollywood to Carpentersville by bus and train via 331, MD-W and 543

To get from Hollywood to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Washington/Hollywood station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra 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 54 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

174min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Washington/Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington/Hollywood
    ID 6641
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 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 Hollywood to Carpentersville

The distance between Hollywood, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 56.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollywood 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 Hollywood

Hollywood is located at Hollywood, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Washington/Hollywood.

Train stations close to Hollywood:

  • Brookfield
  • Riverside
  • Congress Park

Bus stations close to Hollywood:

  • Washington/Hollywood
  • Washington/Woodside
  • Washington/Golf/Brookfield Zoo

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

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

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Meadowdale Ct

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hollywood to Carpentersville by bus and train via 331, MD-W and 543

To get from Hollywood to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Washington/Hollywood station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra 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 54 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

174min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Washington/Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington/Hollywood
    ID 6641
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 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 Hollywood to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Hollywood and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hollywood to Carpentersville?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Hollywood in Brookfield 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 Hollywood to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hollywood in Brookfield and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Hollywood in Brookfield.

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

    The ride from Hollywood to Carpentersville costs $12.50.

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