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

By bus and train

To get from Mars to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. Next, 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

93min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Mont Clare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 552 and 803

To get from Mars to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

141min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Mont Clare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mars to Carpentersville

The distance between Mars, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 35.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mars 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 Mars

Mars is located at Mars, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Grand & Oak Park (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Mars:

  • Oak Park (Green)

Train stations close to Mars:

  • Mont Clare
  • Galewood
  • Elmwood Park

Bus stations close to Mars:

  • Grand & Oak Park (East)
  • Grand & Oak Park (West)
  • Grand & Newcastle (East)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 552 and 803

To get from Mars to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 552 bus and finally take the 803 bus from Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3) station to L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

141min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Bus - 803
803
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Mont Clare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Hill Mall (Ent. 3)
    ID 16711
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 803803
    Wait for bus
    803
    Cherokee Rd & Cherokee Rd (At Navajo Dr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd
    ID 16042
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    North Kennedy Drive
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 552, Bus line 803.

  • Is there a direct train between Mars and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mars to Carpentersville?

    The MD-W train line goes from Mont Clare station near Mars in Chicago to #2211| Big Timber station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #2211| Big Timber station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Mars in Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the Mont Clare station near Mars in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #2211| Big Timber stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the train fare from Mars to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Mars to Carpentersville costs $5.75.

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