How to get from Oak Forest to Carpentersville by bus and train?

From Oak Forest to Carpentersville by bus and train

To get from Oak Forest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street 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 39 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

159min$14.25

MD-W

543

Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

1
Start from train station
Oak Forest
2
RI
Wait for train
RI
#412| Lasalle Street
3
Ride to train station
Lasalle Street
37 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
860 yd • 11 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2211| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Elgin
70 min
7
Walk to bus station
Elgin Terminal
120 yd • 2 min
8
543
Wait for bus
543
Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
9
Ride to bus station
Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Lake Marian Rd
25 min
10
Walk to
Carpentersville
North Kennedy Drive
50 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Carpentersville

The distance between Oak Forest, Carpentersville and Carpentersville, Carpentersville is approximately 65.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Carpentersville and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & 159th St.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

Cicero Ave & 159th St
159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
15840 S Cicero 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
Lake Marian Rd & Tulsa Ave
L W Besinger Dr & Lake Marian Rd

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Oak Forest to Carpentersville?
The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.
Is there a direct train between Oak Forest and Carpentersville?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.
Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Carpentersville?
The RI train line goes from #412| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near Carpentersville in Carpentersville.
How long does it take to travel from Oak Forest to Carpentersville by train and bus?
The total travel time between Oak Forest in Oak Forest and Carpentersville in Carpentersville by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.
Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Carpentersville?
Get on the RI train from the #412| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and Carpentersville?
Get off the train at the Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Carpentersville.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Oak Forest to Carpentersville?
The ride from Oak Forest to Carpentersville costs $14.25.

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From Oak Forest to Carpentersville by bus and train

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