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

From Northbrook to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Northbrook to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Western Ave 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 32 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

152min$9.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Northbrook to Carpentersville

The distance between Northbrook, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 59.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Shermer Walters.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Glen/N.Glenview
  • Lake-Cook

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Shermer Walters
  • Shermer Northbrook Metra Station
  • Shermer Maple

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
  • 551 Lake Marian Rd
  • L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Northbrook and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northbrook to Carpentersville?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2126| Chicago Union Station station near Northbrook in Northbrook to Western Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Western Ave station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between Northbrook in Northbrook and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2126| Chicago Union Station station near Northbrook in Northbrook.

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

    Get off the train at the Western Ave stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Northbrook to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Northbrook to Carpentersville costs $9.50.

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