How to get from North Chicago to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Chicago to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from North Chicago 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 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

189min$15.50
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from North Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Chicago
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 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 North Chicago to Carpentersville

The distance between North Chicago, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 78.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Chicago 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 North Chicago

North Chicago is located at North Chicago, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan/17th.

Train stations close to North Chicago:

  • Great Lakes
  • Waukegan

Bus stations close to North Chicago:

  • Sheridan/17th
  • Sheridan Rd & 17th St
  • Sheridan/Foss Park

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at North Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Golfview Ln & Tee Rd.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Golfview Ln & Tee Rd
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • Mall Dr & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Chicago to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between North Chicago and Carpentersville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Chicago to Carpentersville?

    The UP-N train line goes from #318| Chicago Otc station near North Chicago in North Chicago to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Otc station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The total travel time between North Chicago in North Chicago and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the #318| Chicago Otc station near North Chicago in North Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.

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

    The ride from North Chicago to Carpentersville costs $15.50.

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