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

From Lisle to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Lisle to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Lisle 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 49 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

169min$15.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lisle
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 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 Lisle to Carpentersville

The distance between Lisle, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 69.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lisle 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 Lisle

Lisle is located at Lisle, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave.

Train stations close to Lisle:

  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lisle:

  • Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave
  • Ogden Ave & Main St
  • Ogden Ave & Chelsea Ave

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
  • Golfview Ln & Hoover Dr
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Lisle and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lisle to Carpentersville?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Lisle in Lisle 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 Lisle to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lisle in Lisle and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Lisle in Lisle.

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

    The ride from Lisle to Carpentersville costs $15.50.

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