How to get from Downers Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train?
From Downers Grove to Carpentersville by bus and train
To get from Downers Grove to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Downers Grove 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 42 min. The ride fare is $15.50.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDowners Grove
- 2Wait for trainBNSF#1246| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station30 min
- 4Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Terminal120 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus543Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
- 8Ride to bus stationKennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd25 min
- 9Walk toCarpentersvilleNorth Kennedy Drive50 yd • 1 min
Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Carpentersville
Public transit stations close to Downers Grove
Downers Grove is located at Downers Grove, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave).
Train stations close to Downers Grove:
- Westmont
- Fairview Ave.
- Belmont
Bus stations close to Downers Grove:
- Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
- Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
- Main St & Curtiss St
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
- Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 15)
- Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
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Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Carpentersville?
The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.
Is there a direct train between Downers Grove and Carpentersville?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.
Which train line goes from Downers Grove to Carpentersville?
The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove to Carpentersville by train and bus?
The total travel time between Downers Grove in Downers Grove and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.
Where do I get on the train near Downers Grove to get to Carpentersville?
Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Downers Grove.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove to Carpentersville?
The ride from Downers Grove to Carpentersville costs $15.50.