How to get from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 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 56 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

176min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Mt. Prospect

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mt. Prospect
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #617| Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 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

Alternative route from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville by bus and train via UP-NW, MD-W and 543

To get from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Chicago Otc 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 48 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

168min$14.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Mt. Prospect

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mt. Prospect
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville

The distance between Mt. Prospect, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 50.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mt. Prospect 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 Mt. Prospect

Mt. Prospect is located at Mt. Prospect, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Northwest Hwy./Main.

Train stations close to Mt. Prospect:

  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines
  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Mt. Prospect:

  • Northwest Hwy./Main
  • Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
  • Main/Busse

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Center Dr & L W Besinger Dr
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville by bus and train via UP-NW, MD-W and 543

To get from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Chicago Otc 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 48 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

168min$14.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Mt. Prospect

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mt. Prospect
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Mt. Prospect and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #617| Harvard station near Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect to Crystal Lake station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Crystal Lake station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mt. Prospect to get to Carpentersville?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #617| Harvard station near Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mt. Prospect and Carpentersville?

    Get off the train at the Crystal Lake stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the train fare from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Mt. Prospect to Carpentersville costs $6.05.

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