How to get from Melrose Park to Carpentersville by bus?

From Melrose Park to Carpentersville by bus

To get from Melrose Park to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from Broadway Ave & Main St station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus 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 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

109min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Broadway Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Ave & Main St
    ID 6598
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    40 yd • 1 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

From Melrose Park to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Melrose Park station to Geneva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 bus 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 9 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

129min$6.05
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 yd • 1 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 Melrose Park to Carpentersville

The distance between Melrose Park, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 41.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park to Carpentersville by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carpentersville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Broadway Ave & Main St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Forest Park

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Riverforest
  • Bellwood
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Broadway Ave & Main St
  • 19th Ave & St Charles Rd
  • Lake St & 18th Ave

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) & Robin Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Robin Rd
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

Related Routes

From Melrose Park to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Melrose Park station to Geneva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 bus 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 9 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

129min$6.05
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    60 yd • 1 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 Melrose Park to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 603, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Park and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose Park to Carpentersville?

    The 303 bus line goes from Broadway Ave & Main St station near Melrose Park in Melrose Park to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Park to Carpentersville by bus?

    The total travel time between Melrose Park in Melrose Park and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melrose Park to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the 303 bus from the Broadway Ave & Main St stop near Melrose Park in Melrose Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melrose Park and Carpentersville?

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melrose Park to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Carpentersville costs $2.30.

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